51 13 183 Replace front roof frame trim
Preliminary work needed:
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT ROOF FRAME TRIM .
Trim on roof frame is secured by double-sided adhesive tape and can be disassembled using the SPIDER removal tool.
Removal:
Open glass sunroof.
Attach removal tool (1) and anchor suction cup (2) to the windshield.
Feed in the line (3) underneath the trim (4) and the corresponding gasket.
Attach line (3) to anchor suction cup (2).
Wind up the line (3) on the removal tool (1) and remove the trim (4) from the double-sided adhesive tape.
Installation:
Remove remnants of the double-sided adhesive tape (1) and of the sealant (2).
Clean adhesive area with CLEANING AGENT R2 .
Pre-treat adhesive area with SIKA AKTIVATOR 205 .
Comply with air drying time.
Make sure the gasket (1) is correctly seated on trim (2).
Detach protective film.
In order to prevent any water ingress, an uninterrupted bead (1) with SEALANT D2 needs to be installed around the aperture.
Install bead with Ø 3 mm in round forms around the aperture.
Align trim (1) evenly on left and right.
Insert trim (1) at an angle from the top and press against the gasket (2) of the windshield.
Bond trim (1) in parallel to the windshield and according to the dimension (x).
Gasket (2) needs to rest against the trim (1) evenly.
| x = 4 ± 2 mm | Distance of trim (1) to windshield |
Required follow-up work:
- Install LEFT AND RIGHT ROOF FRAME TRIM .