41 31 100 Replace Roof Outer Skin With Slide/Tilt Sunroof
Read contents of body, general; refer to CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL .
Follow procedure for REPAIR TECHNIQUES, REPAIR STAGE 2 .
Following new body parts are required (refer to appropriate parts information ):
- (1) Roof outer skin, slide/tilt sunroof
- Star screws (4 pcs. order number 07 14 7 153 767)
The following consumables are required (refer to OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOG) .
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Adhesive K5b | 1 |
| Adhesive K5a | 1 |
| Punch rivet N5 | 16 |
| EMC screw | 2 |
| Cleaning agent R1 | 1 |
| Sealant D2 | 1 |
Tools also required:
- Roof pliers set, order number: 81 43 2 158 707
Removal
Release 4 screws (1) in roof channel.
Open welded connections in area (1).
Release adhesive areas (adhesive) in areas (2); refer to OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS .
Release sealant in areas (3) and remove roof outer skin.
New part preparation
Place roof outer skin in position and fit in conjunction with roof trim strips.
Remove new component.
Attention!
Bonding in outer skin area.
Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.
Installation
Clean all bonding surfaces on vehicle and on new part with cleaning agent R1.
Apply sealant D2 in areas (1) analogously to Series.
Apply adhesive in areas (2).
Place roof outer skin with helpers evenly and centrally on vehicle and adjust to fit.
Insert 4 star screws (1) hand-tight.
Mount roof pliers (1) and secure with tensioning strap (2).
Fix roof outer skin in areas (2) with roof pliers.
(1) Star screws
In areas (1) and (2) rivet roof outer skin with punch N5 rivets.
Attention!
When positioning the punch rivets, check for recesses underneath the bonding surfaces (1) and (2).
| Area | Number |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 8 |
Adapt step (1) between roof outer skin (2) and A-pillar with emerging adhesive. Remove excess adhesive.
Attention!
Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.
Do not leave any sharp edges as this could compromise the tightness of the subsequent bonding of the windscreens.
Attention!
Spread excess adhesive in roof trim strip channel. Mounting surfaces of clips for roof trim strips must not be coated with adhesive.
Tighten 4 star screws.
Tightening torque: ROOF .
Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.
Fit an EMC screw after adhesive has hardened in area (1); refer to EMC SCREWS .
In so doing, bear in mind subsequent fitting of roof trim strip.
After hardening of the adhesive, seal adhesive areas, star screws and EMC screws with sealant D2.
Mounting surfaces of clips for roof trim strips must not be coated with sealant.