Replacing the damaged roof clip on the CFRP roof

Overview of possible clip positions 

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• Do not remove the damaged clips (1) at the roof frame.

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• Remove any roof adhesive and sealant from the bonding surface (1).
• Clean the bonding surface (1) on the roof outer skin.
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

• Coat the bonding surface (1) on the roof outer skin.
  ADHESIVE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Aktivator-205

  250 ml, Bottle

  83190030155

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• Let the bonding surface (1) on the roof outer skin air out.
  TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Air drying time after the order
  Aktivator-205		2 min

• Clean the bonding surface on the clip (2).
  CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

• Affix double-sided adhesive tape (1) to the clip (2).
• Cut the double-sided adhesive tape (1) to the correct dimensions.
• Pull protective film off adhesive tapes.

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• Position the clip (1) in the roof duct.

  The spacers (2) must be flush on the CFRP roof outer skin first.

• Affix clip (1) with firm thumb pressure.
• The roof trim strip can be mounted after 4 h.

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