3 Series E46 318Ci (N46) CONVER
Installation:
Secure sensor for tensioning bar with pan-head screw (1).
Tightening torque = 2.5 Nm.
Build date from 04/2001:
Note:
Cover working area (drilling chips!), draw off if necessary.
Drill a hole of dia. = 3.3 mm and depth = 8.0 mm centrally in
bolt head (1) (if necessary, mark bolt head (1) with center
punch).
Cut an M4 thread into bore.
Screw special tools 13 5 250 and 54 1 210 as illustrated into
bolt (1).
Caution!
Support (2) must be gripped by a second person to prevent
convertible top frame from being bent.
Drive bolt (1) with special tools
13 5 250 and 54 1 210 in
direction of arrow out of support (2).
Installation:
Coat new bolt (1) with Loctite 270 (sourcing reference: BMW
Parts Service). Drive in bolt (1) with a plastic hammer until flush.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screws (2) and feed sensor for tensioning bar (4) out of
convertible top frame (3).
RA Removing and installing/replacing sensor for tensioning bar
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