Vehicle Without T-Stud (When Replacing Roof Panel)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply primer to the areas of the roof panel indicated in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Primer Locations
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Cut the spring off of the front and rear ends of the roof molding.

Fig 2: Cutting Spring Off Front And Rear Ends Of Roof Molding
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Apply primer to the areas of the roof molding indicated in the figure.
Apply sealant to the areas of the roof molding indicated in the figure.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Locations
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Install the roof molding to the clips as shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Installing Roof Molding To Clips
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Use a plastic card ( 10 mm {0.39 in} width, 30 mm {1.18 in} length) to adjust the front and rear gaps of the roof molding.

Fig 5: Adjusting Front And Rear Gaps
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Secure the front and rear ends of the roof molding as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Securing Front Rear Ends Of Roof Molding
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After the adhesive material has hardened, remove the securing parts.