54 37 ... Gauging Base Plate (Cowl Panel Fastener)

54 37 ... Gauging Base Plate (Cowl Panel Fastener)

Special tools required:







NOTE:
Cowl panel gauge to be used only after:
- Accident repairs to the cowl panel
- Removal and installation of cowl panel base plate

Trim strips on cowl panel must be fitted (reference point for adjustment).







Important:
- Observe body gap dimensions for ideal adjustment of soft top in relation to body.
- Always install and remove the cowl panel gauge with 2 helpers.
- To prevent damaging the cowl panel gauge, set the gauge down only in the transportation crate or on the cowl panel.
- The cowl panel gauge is a highly sensitive measuring instrument which reacts even to light impacts with distortion.
- The cowl panel gauge must be checked for dimensional accuracy on a master gauge after being subjected to impact or dropped.

Lift out cover (1) on left and right base plate.

Installation note:
Cover (1) for base plate must be replaced after each removal.







Gauge, cowl panel:







NOTE:
- Base plates must be screwed down loosely for gauging.
- Base plates should still be able to be slid in order to centre themselves.
- Position special tool 54 0 110 with journal in base plate on cowl panel.

Bring gauge with stop for X- and Z- axes into contact with cowl panel.












IMPORTANT: Adjustment work should be carried out by one person only.

Adjust adjusting screws without exerting force.

Cowl panel gauge must rest without play on cowl panel trim strips (partially only point contact).

Centre cowl panel gauge by means of adjusting screw to cowl panel (alignment of Y axis).

In this way, the base plates are positioned with respect to the vehicle.

Set identical value on scale on both sides (this value may differ from vehicle to vehicle because of the body tolerances). Signs (+ or -) must be identical on both sides.

Installation note:
Screw down base plates on cowl panel.

Tightening torque: 54 37 23AZ.

The windscreen cowl panel gauge can be raised in the Z-direction by screwing down the base plates (gap dimension between cowl panel gauge and cowl panel). This gap dimension cannot be adjusted and is thus permissible.