Installing The Roof Outer Skin

Pre-clean the bonding surfaces (1) on the vehicle and the new part with cleaning agent R2.
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Cleaning agent R2 500 ml 83190417324
Clean the bonding surfaces (1) on the vehicle and the new part with cleaning agent R1.
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Cleaning agent R1 100 ml, Bottle 83192211217

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Pre-clean the bonding surfaces (1) on the vehicle and the new part with cleaning agent R2.
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Cleaning agent R2 500 ml 83190417324
Clean the bonding surfaces (1) on the vehicle and the new part with cleaning agent R1.
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Cleaning agent R1 100 ml, Bottle 83192211217

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In areas (1), apply sealant D2 similar to the series.
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Sealant D2 290 ml 83425A547B9

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In area (1), apply the adhesive K5.
ADHESIVE

Body adhesive K5 50 ml 83192158654

ADHESIVE

Body adhesive K5 195 ml 83195A59935
With a support person, place the roof outer skin evenly and centrally on the vehicle and adjust to fit.

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Position and tighten the bolts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Roof outer skin to roof frame
Oval-head self-tapping screw
	tightening torque
	3.0 Nm

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Position the bolts M6, nuts and washers at the mounting holes (1) of the roof rails. Apply the screw connections hand-tight.
Do not remove the screw connections until the adhesive has hardened.

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Mount the roof clamps (1) and fasten with the retaining strap (2).

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Lock the roof outer skin with the roof clamps (1) and the retaining strap (2) as shown.

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In area (1), rivet the roof outer skin with 10 punch rivets N5.
Install the expanding rivets on suitable areas (2) only.
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Punch rivet N5
Ø 5 mm; 5 mm long 83192158079

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In area (1), rivet the roof outer skin with 10 punch rivets N5.
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Punch rivet N5
Ø 5 mm; 5 mm long 83192158079

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Level out leaked adhesive in the area (1) at all 4 corners of the roof outer skin (2) by spreading.
Do not leave any sharp edges as this may compromise the tightness of the subsequent windshield and rear window bonding.
Spread excess adhesive in roof trim strip channel. While doing so, the mounting surfaces of roof trim strip mounting elements may not be coated with adhesive.
Remove excess adhesive. For that do not use any cleaning agent or solvent!

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→ Installing the EMC screw
Drill the hole with a diameter of 4.2 mm after the adhesive completely hardens.
Screw in the EMC screw.
Seal the EMC screw with the sealant.
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Sealant D1 (seam sealing) 310 ml 83422409985

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
Install an EMC screw after the adhesive has hardened.
Dimension (a) = approximately 160 mm front of the corner of the roof outer skin
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screw
EMC screw, SF Plus, M5x15 83190301639

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→ Sealing the roof outer skin

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
Seal the roof outer skin on both roof frames with sealant (1), in line with standard production.
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Sealant D1 (seam sealing) 310 ml 83422409985

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