51 71 ... Replacing rear roof seal
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Special tools required:
IMPORTANT:
The "REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR BONDED SEALS
" serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.
NOTE:
Minimum object temperature of seal and body ≥ 18 °C.
If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.
For cleaning, use a fluff-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.
Clean adhesive area of roof with spirit.
Air drying time at least 1 minute.
If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.
For cleaning, use a fluff-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.
Clean adhesive area of roof with spirit.
Air drying time at least 1 minute.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRIM STRIP FROM ROOF FRAME
Carefully detach seal (1) from roof with special tool 00 9 318 and hot air blower.
Installation:
Pull liner* off seal (1), centre seal (1) and stick on.
Minimum application pressure is achieved by applying firm thumb pressure in stages over the entire joining surface (holding time approx. 1 second).
* Liner is the protective film on a new seal.