41 31 010 Replacing Roof Outer Skin (Version With Slide/Tilt Sunroof)

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Read contents of Body, General . Refer to 41 0 Contents Of Body, General .

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs. Refer to 41 00... Workshop Equipment .

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Following new body parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):

(1) Roof outer skin, slide/tilt sunroof

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Outer Skin, Slide/Tilt Sunroof
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Release 4 screws (1) in roof channel.

Tightening torque, see 41 31 2AZ in 41 31 ROOF .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws In Roof Channel

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Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Release adhesive areas (layout, see next work steps) and remove roof outer skin. Refer to 41 00... Bonding Steel On Steel .

Installation:

Fit new part on body. Fit windscreen for positioning.

Seal weld seams and screws with sealing compound.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Compound Applying Areas

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Apply adhesive in areas (1).

Apply sealing compound in areas (2).