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Base

Base

The base is supplied in a new design as a spare part. The first bow must be modified when fitting a base with the new design on an old top stack. Follow the description below under Modification.

To remove


1. Remove the outer roof. See

2. Blind riveted version:

Remove the tape over the blind rivets on the first bow and drill away the rivets.


3. Vacuum away all the drill cuttings. Use a finger to carefully check that there are no cuttings or burrs left, as these will damage the outer roof.

4. Screwed version:


Remove the two retaining screws on the retainer.

5. Detach the base from the second, third and fourth bows and remove it.


Modification


1. Fix the fourth bow to the third base with special tool 82 93 045 (bonded rear window) or 82 93 136 (rear window mounted with clips).

2. Measure out the centre of the lug on the first bow and centre punch.


3. Drill a 3.5 mm hole in the lug.

4. Fit the base retainer to the lug (apply a little grease to the screw) without tightening the screw.

5. Centre punch 10 mm from the edge of the first bow and the retainer.


6. Drill a 3.5 mm hole and vacuum away all the drill cuttings.

7. Apply a little grease to the screw and tighten the retainer.


To fit



1. Fix the fourth bow to the third base with special tool 82 93 045 (bonded rear window) or 82 93 136 (rear window mounted with clips).

2. Fit the base retainer to the first bow.

3. Stretch the base tightly and measure 62 mm from the bottom of the bow. Staple the base to the fourth bow.

If the top stack has a rear base, carry out the following:

Staple the rear base over the front one.

4. Staple the base to the third and second bows.

5. Fit the outer roof. See