Roof Reinforcement, Attaching To Body: Installing
-- Measure the width of the roof reinforcements -1 and 2- and mark the center.
-- Guide the front roof reinforcements -1- into the vehicle.
-- Position the front roof reinforcement -1- according to -dimension a- centered on the roof and mark the position.
- Dimension -a- = approximately 15 mm to the bow -3-
-- Guide the rear roof reinforcement -2- into the vehicle.
-- Position the rear roof reinforcement -2- according to -dimension b- centered on the roof and mark the position.
- Dimension -b- = approximately 20 mm to the bow -3-
-- Remove both roof reinforcements from the vehicle again.
-- Based on the line markings with the Cartridge Gun: VAG1628 , apply one-part assembly adhesive to the roof reinforcements. Refer to Parts Information.
- Thickness of the beads on the circumference -A arrows- is approximately 7 mm.
- Thickness of the support beads -B arrows- is approximately 5 mm.
-- Guide the roof reinforcements into the vehicle.
-- Align the roof reinforcements according to the previously made markings and press on over the entire surface.
-- Remove any protruding adhesive.
Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.