Installing Roof Outer Skin

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

Apply sealant D1 in areas (2).

Apply adhesive in areas (1).

Fig 1: Applying Adhesive Areas

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Apply adhesive in areas (1) and (2).

Apply a somewhat larger quantity of adhesive in the node areas of the A and C pillars.

Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive Areas

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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.

Fig 3: Identifying Star Screws

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Secure roof outer skin with 4 roof pliers (1) and 2 tensioning straps (2).

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

Fig 4: Identifying Roof Pliers And Tensioning Straps

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Fig 5: Caution For Mount Roof Pliers

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Rivet roof outer skin with 14 punch rivets in areas (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Punch Rivets And EMC Screws Area

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Set punch rivets in corners starting at a distance of approx. 200 mm.

NOTE: After the adhesive hardens, install two EMC SCREWS in areas (3).

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 stage (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.

Fig 7: Identifying Roof Outer Skin And Adapt Stage

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

Tightening torque 41 31 2AZ .