Convertible Top Frame Seal, Front Middle

Repair instruction 'water entry between convertible top seals'
Repair instruction for 'water entry between the front and middle convertible top seals'

Complaint
Water entry at the center of the side window.

Cause
On vehicles produced between 02.04.2004 and 18.02.2005, a collision between the front and middle convertible top seals can occur. See Fig. 1.

Repair instruction
Check the setting of the side window and the convertible top seals and adjust if appropriate.
On vehicles produced between 02.04.2004 (April 2) and 18.02.2005 (Feb. 18), the convertible top seal must be replaced.
BMW part no. 54 34 7 177 319/320.

Series solution
Since 18.02.2005 (Feb. 18), modified convertible top seals are fitted.

Fig. 1






Water entry in this area.