Removing Roof Outer Skin

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Release the rivets (1) and remove the ground strap (2).
Remove all 4 ground straps.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: 41 00... Releasing bonded connections
Heat the bonded connection (1) with a hot air blower until the adhesive is dissolved and release.
Heat the bonded connection (1) in sections beginning from the rear left and remove.

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Drive in the plastic or wooden wedge (1) at the heated section carefully .
The wedge creates tension between the roof outer skin and the body.
If the wedge cannot be driven in, continue to heat a large area of the roof outer skin on the adhesive flange (maximum 180°C).

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Heat the bonded connection with a hot air blower until the adhesive is loosened.
Heat the next section until the roof outer skin loosens.
Readjust the wedge and repeat the procedure until the roof outer skin is fully released.
Release the roof outer skin from the sound insulations (1) (source foam strips) and remove it.

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