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

Following new body parts are required (see CONSUMABLES ):

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

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Tools also required:

Removing roof outer skin

Release 4 screws (1) in roof channel.

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Open welded connections in area (1).

RELEASE adhesive areas in areas (2).

Release adhesive areas (sealant) in areas (3) and remove roof outer skin.

New part preparation

If necessary, place roof outer skin in position and fit in conjunction with roof trim strips.

Remove new part again.

IMPORTANT: Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.

Installing roof outer skin

Clean bonding surfaces on vehicle and on new part with cleaning agent R1.

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Apply sealant D1 in areas (1) analogously to Series.

Apply adhesive in areas (2).

Apply a little more adhesive to nodes (3) of A- and C-pillars.

NOTE: Excess material is later used for spreading to side frame.

Place roof outer skin with helpers evenly and centrally on vehicle.

Fit roof strips for positioning if necessary.

Insert 4 star screws (1) hand-tight.

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Mount roof pliers (1) and secure with tensioning strap (2).

NOTE: Pictured on version without slide/tilt sunroof.

NOTE: To generate an optimum contact pressure, mount roof pliers according to the graphics as left.

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Rivet roof outer skin with 16 punch rivets N4 in areas (1).

NOTE: After hardening of the adhesive, install two EMC SCREWS in the areas (2).

In so doing, bear in mind subsequent fitting of roof trim strips.

The mounting surfaces of clips for roof trim strips must not be coated with adhesive.

Adapt step (1) between roof outer skin (2) and A-pillar with emerging adhesive. Remove excess adhesive.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

Do not leave any traces of sharp edges as this could compromise the tightness of the subsequent bond.

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After adhesive hardens, tighten 4 star screws in roof channel.

Tightening torque 41 31 2AZ .

After hardening of the adhesive, seal adhesive areas, star screws and EMC screws with sealant D1.

Mounting surfaces of clips for roof trim strips must not be coated with sealant.