41 31 010 Replacing Outer Roof Skin (Version With Panorama Glass Roof)

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STRIP DOWN VEHICLE

Observe (REPAIR STAGE 2) procedure!

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Roof outer skin, panorama glass roof

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Outer Skin (With Panorama Glass Roof)

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Material	Quantity
Adhesive	K5 2
Adhesive K5a	2
Punch rivets N4	13
EMC screws	2
Cleaning agent R1	1
Sealant D1

Tools also required:

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

Sourcing reference:

Removing roof outer skin:

Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the vehicle.

Open welded connections in areas (1).

Open brazed connections in areas (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Welded And Brazed Connection Areas

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Open spot-welded adhesive joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Spot-Welded Adhesive Joint Areas

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NOTE: Shown without roof outer skin for purposes of clarity.

Detach bonded connection (1) (sealant) and remove roof outer skin.

Fig 4: Identifying Roof Outer Skin Bonded Connection Areas

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Preparation of new part:

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

Take off roof outer skin.

IMPORTANT: 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 adhesive in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Application Areas

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Apply sealant in areas (1) analogously to Series.

Apply adhesive in areas (2).

Apply a little more adhesive to nodes (3) of A-pillar.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Application Areas And Sealant Application Areas

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

For positioning, set up roof drip moldings and windscreen.

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

Fig 7: Securing Roof Pliers Using Tensioning Strap

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NOTE: Pictured on version without slide/tilt sunroof.

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

Fig 8: Identifying Proper Mounting Position For Roof Pliers

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Secure roof outer skin in area (1) with screws and nut until the adhesive has cured.

(2) Roof pliers with tensioning strap.

NOTE: Avoid adhesive on screw connection!

Fig 9: Securing Roof Outer Skin With Screws

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In area (1) rivet roof outer skin with 7 N4 punch rivets.

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

Use 6 punch rivets N4 in area (2).

Fig 10: 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 11: Adjusting Step Between Roof Outer Skin And A-Pillar

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IMPORTANT: Spread excess adhesive in roof trim strip channel. Mounting surfaces of clips for roof trim strips must not be moistened with adhesive.

Operation is described on the left side. Right side identical.

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

In so doing, bear in mind subsequent fitting of roof trim strip!

Fig 12: Identifying EMC Screw Installation Area

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