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

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

Illustrated on model 204.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Gap Dimension Between Front Glass Cover And Windshield

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Illustrated on model 204.0 

Fig 2: Identifying Panoramic Roof Frame And Pull-in Device

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Shown on model 204.2 

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Roof Paneling, Bearing Bracket And Rear Glass Cover

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	Preparation
	Notes on removal/installation of windows		AH67.10-P-1000-02RT
1	Prepare adhesive cartridge	Electric cartridge gun	AR67.10-P-1000-07CW
		Repair kit	*BR00.45-Z-1031-02A
	Removing
2.1	Unclip left and right water deflector (2) from roof paneling and remove	Model 204.0
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)	Model 204.2/9 This prevents damaging the vehicle paintwork in the repair area when cutting out the panoramic roof frame (1).
4	Mask left and right side roof paneling (6) with suitable adhesive tape	This prevents damaging the vehicle paintwork in the repair area when cutting out the panoramic roof frame (1).
5	Remove front sealing strip (3)
6	Determine gap dimension (A) between front glass cover (4) and windshield (5) and note		Fig 4
7	Remove headliner	Model 204.0	AR68.30-P-4300CW
		Model 204.2	AR68.30-P-4300CX
		Model 204.9	AR68.30-P-4300CY
8	Remove mobile phone roof antenna and global positioning system or dummy roof antenna	Model 204.0	AR82.70-P-8951CW
9	Risk of injury  due to tear or warming up of cutting wire and through glass splinters when cutting out glued windows 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	Wear protective gloves and safety glasses. Aid of helper required When cutting out, ensure that the cutting wire is guided over the consoles (11) to prevent tearing off the cutting wire. "Veritrac" window removal tool, cutting wire Suction lifting device	AS67.00-Z-0004-01A
	Install
10	Open crank window in driver door	prevent panoramic roof frame (1) just bonded in, from being pressed out toward outside by air when closing the doors.
11	Prepare panoramic roof frame (1) for installation	Do not touch bonding surfaces with bare fingers. The bonding surfaces must be free of dust, oil, grease, wax, dirt residues and other adhesive components, otherwise the adhesive force of the glued connection is impaired. Model 204.0	AR77.21-P-0800-02CW
		Suction lifting device Repair kit	*BR00.45-Z-1031-02A
		Model 204.2/9	AR77.21-P-0800-02CX
		Suction lifting device Repair kit	*BR00.45-Z-1031-02A
12	Prepare body flange for installing panoramic roof frame (1)	Do not touch present adhesive beads and bonding surfaces with bare fingers. The bonding surfaces on the body flange must be free of dust, oil, grease, wax, dirt residues and other adhesive components, otherwise the adhesive force of the glued connection is impaired. Model 204.0	AR77.21-P-0800-05CW
		Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Repair kit	*BR00.45-Z-1031-02A
		Model 204.2/9	AR77.21-P-0800-05CX
		Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Repair kit	*BR00.45-Z-1031-02A
13	Apply glue to body flange	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
		Electric cartridge gun Repair kit	*BR00.45-Z-1031-02A
		Model 204.2/9	AR77.21-P-0800-03CX
		Electric cartridge gun Repair kit	*BR00.45-Z-1031-02A
14	Install panoramic roof frame (1)	Use weights with large surface such as sandbags to place load on the panoramic roof frame (1), otherwise the panoramic roof frame (1) can be damaged.	AR77.21-P-0800-04CW
		Observe gap dimensions (A). Center panoramic roof frame (1) between side roof paneling (6).	Fig 4
15	Install front sealing strip (3)
16	Remove adhesive tape from left and right side roof paneling (6)
17.1	Install left and right water deflector (2)	Model 204.0
17.2	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
18	Install mobile telephone roof antenna and global positioning system or dummy roof antenna dummy	Model 204.0	AR82.70-P-8951CW
19	Install headliner	Model 204.0	AR68.30-P-4300CW
		Model 204.2	AR68.30-P-4300CX
		Model 204.9	AR68.30-P-4300CY

Fig 4: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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