Remove/install side wall seal

AR77.30-P-3350MCC

Remove/install side wall seal

22.12.15

Model

451.4, 453.4

Shown on left side of vehicle on model 451.4

1

Side wall seal

2

B-pillar

Model 453.4, shown on left side of vehicle

3

Screw

4

Guide



Notes on soft tops

AH77.30-P-0001-01MCO

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Remove

1

Open folding roof and rear soft top until the side wall seal (1) is exposed

2

Remove side support

3

Remove bolts (3)

Model 453.4

4

Pull off side wall seal (1) starting at marked area (arrow A)

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Install

5.1

First insert guide of side wall seal (1) into cutout (arrow B) on B-pillar (2), then press side wall seal (1) manually onto body flange and drive down with plastic mallet

Model 451.4

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The side wall seal (1) should be inserted as tightly as possible at the radiuses.
Leaks can occur otherwise.

 The right and left side wall seal (1) should make contact at the center of the rear end panel without gap (arrow A).
The lip of the side wall seal (1) must contact the body without any contortions.

5.2

First insert guide of side wall seal (1) into cutout (arrow B) on B-pillar (2) and into cutout (arrow C) above rear lamp, then press side wall seal (1) manually onto body flange and drive down with plastic mallet

Model 453.4


The side wall seal (1) should be inserted as tightly as possible at the radiuses.
Leaks can occur otherwise.

 Ensure guide (4) is seated correctly in B-pillar.

 The right and left side wall seal (1) should make contact at the center of the rear end panel without gap (arrow A).
The lip of the side wall seal (1) must contact the body without any contortions.

6

Tighten bolts (3)

Model 453.4

 Ensure correct installation position of tabs under bolts (3).

7

Install side support

8

Close soft top

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Check

9

Check position of side wall seal (1) in relation to soft top

If complaint present



Adjust soft top

Model 453.4

AR77.30-P-1010SRC

Model 451.4

AR77.30-P-1010MCO