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Remove/install panoramic roof frame - AR77.21-P-0800CW

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MODEL 204.0/2/9 with CODE (413) Panoramic sliding roof 

MODEL 246 with CODE (413) Panoramic glass roof with top sliding roof 

Shown on model 204.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Panoramic Roof Frame Components - Model 204.0
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Shown on model 204.0 

Fig 2: Identifying Panoramic Roof Frame & Pull-In Device
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Shown on model 204.2 

Fig 3: Identifying Panoramic Roof Frame Components - Model 204.2
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  Preparation     
NOTES Notes on removal/installation of windows   AH67.10-P-1000-02RT
1 Prepare adhesive cartridge Electric cartridge gun
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AR67.10-P-1000-07CW
    Window installation repair kit *BR00.45-Z-1031-02A 
REMOVING Removing     
2.1 Unclip left and right water deflector (2) from roof paneling and remove Unclip left and right water deflector (2) from roof paneling and remove  
2.2 Remove front water deflector, center water deflector and rear water deflector on left and right side of vehicle Model 204.2 AR88.85-P-2100CX
    Model 204.9 AR88.85-P-2100CY
3 Insert suitable plastic strip (7) between rear glass cover (8) and rear roof paneling (9) Models 204.2/9 and model 246  
4 Mask left and right side roof paneling (6) with suitable adhesive tape    
5 Remove front sealing strip (3) Model 204  
6 Determine gap dimension (A) between front glass cover (4) and windshield (5) and note SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Figure
7 Remove headliner Model 204.0 AR68.30-P-4300CW
    Model 204.2 AR68.30-P-4300CX
    Model 204.9 AR68.30-P-4300CY
      Model 246
8 Remove multifunction antenna or multifunction antenna mock-up Model 204.0 AR82.70-P-8951CW
9 Remove multifunction antenna Model 246 with code (536) SIRIUS satellite radio  
DANGER Risk of injury  due to tear or warming up of cutting wire and through glass splinters when cutting out glued windows Wear protective gloves and safety glasses. AS67.00-Z-0004-01A
10 Punch puller (10) through at front right corner of panoramic roof (1) as shown, cut out panoramic roof (1) with cutting wire and remove from body IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.
When cutting out, ensure that cutting wire is guided over the consoles (11). Otherwise the cutting wire can tear off.
"Veritrac" window removal tool, cutting wire
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Suction lifting device
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INSTALLING Install     
11 Open driver-side window IMPORTANT To prevent panoramic roof frame (1) just bonded in, from being pressed out toward outside by air when closing the doors.  
12 Prepare panoramic roof frame (1) for installation NOTES Do not touch bonding surfaces with bare fingers. The bonding surfaces should be free of dust, oil, grease, wax and other adhesive components or dirt residues. Otherwise the strength of the glued connections is impaired.
Model 204.0
AR77.21-P-0800-02CW 
    Models 204.2/9 and model 246 AR77.21-P-0800-02CX
    Suction lifting device
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    Window installation repair kit *BR00.45-Z-1031-02A 
13 Prepare body flange for installing panoramic roof frame (1) NOTES Do not touch present adhesive beads and bonding surfaces with bare fingers. The bonding surfaces on the body flange should be free of dust, oil, grease, wax and other adhesive components or dirt residues. Otherwise the strength of the glued connections is impaired.
Model 204.0
AR77.21-P-0800-05CW 
    Models 204.2/9 and model 246 AR77.21-P-0800-05CX
    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
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Window installation repair kit
*BR00.45-Z-1031-02A 
14 Apply glue to body flange NOTES The bonding surfaces on the body flange should be free of dust, oil, grease, wax and other adhesive components or dirt residues. Otherwise the strength of the glued connections is impaired.
Model 204.0
AR77.21-P-0800-03CW 
    Models 204.2/9 and model 246 AR77.21-P-0800-03CX
    Window installation repair kit *BR00.45-Z-1031-02A 
15 Install panoramic roof frame (1) NOTES Use weights with large surfaces such as sandbags to put load on panoramic roof frame (1). Otherwise the panoramic roof frame (1) may be damaged. AR77.21-P-0800-04CW 
    IMPORTANT Observe gap dimensions (A). Center panoramic roof frame (1) between side roof paneling (6).
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
Figure
16 Install front sealing strip (3) Model 204  
17 Remove adhesive tape from left and right side roof paneling (6)    
18.1 Install left and right water deflector (2) Install left and right water deflector (2)  
18.2 Install front water deflector, center water deflector and rear water deflector on left and right side of vehicle Model 204.2 AR88.85-P-2100CX
    Model 204.9 AR88.85-P-2100CY
19 Install multifunction antenna or multifunction antenna mock-up Model 204.0 AR82.70-P-8951CW
20 Install multi-function antenna Model 246 with code (536) SIRIUS satellite radio  
21 Install headliner Model 204.0 AR68.30-P-4300CW
    Model 204.2 AR68.30-P-4300CX
    Model 204.9 AR68.30-P-4300CY
      Model 246
Fig 4: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1031-02A Repair kit, installing window 500662 01/03/05/07/09/11 A 973 670 00 93