41 31 100 Replace Roof Outer Skin With Slide/Tilt Sunroof

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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN VEHICLE .

Follow procedures for REPAIR STAGE 2 .

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Roof outer skin, slide/tilt sunroof

The following consumables are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Outer Skin (With Slide/Tilt Sunroof)

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Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5b	2
Punch rivets N4	15
Punch rivets N5	8
EMC screws	2
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1

Tools also required:

Roof pliers set, BMW order number: 81 43 2 158 707

Removing roof outer skin

Release screws (1) on both sides of vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections

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Open welded connections in area (1).

RELEASE adhesive areas (adhesive) in areas (2).

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

Fig 4: Identifying Welded Connections And Adhesive Areas

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New part preparation

Place roof outer skin in position and fit in conjunction with roof trim strips.

Remove new part again and deburr bore holes.

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

Installing roof outer skin

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

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

Apply adhesive in areas (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Sealant And Adhesive Application Areas

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Apply adhesive in areas (1).

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

Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Application Areas

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Attach roof outer skin with screws (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Screws

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

Fig 8: Mounting Roof Pliers

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

Fix roof outer skin in areas (1) with roof pliers.

Fig 9: Identifying Proper Mounting Position For Roof Pliers

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In the areas (2), secure roof outer skin with screws and nuts M6 at mounting holes of roof rails.

Fig 10: Identifying Areas For Screws/Nuts

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In area (1) rivet roof outer skin with 8 N5 punch rivets.

Fig 11: Identifying Area For Rivets

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Use N4 punch rivets in areas (1) to (3).

Area	Number
1	9
2	4
3	2

Fig 12: Identifying Punch Rivet Areas

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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.

Fig 13: Adjusting Step Between Roof Outer Skin And A-Pillar

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Install hinges for tailgate until the adhesive has hardened.

Avoid contact between emerging adhesive and hinges.

Remove excess adhesive.

IMPORTANT: Spread excess adhesive in roof trim strip channel. Mounting surfaces of clips for roof trim strips must not be coated with adhesive.
Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

Operation is described on the left side.

Right side identical.

Graphic similar.

Fit an EMC SCREW after adhesive has hardened in area (1).

In so doing, bear in mind subsequent fitting of roof trim strip/roof rails.

Fig 14: Identifying Area For Fitting EMC Screw

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

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