Masking when painting center roof paneling - AR98.00-P-0203-02SX

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-07A	Plastic inserts
BR00.45-Z-1004-07A	Stegoband, insert depth 18 mm

Work procedure shown on model 221

Remove cover strips (1) on side.
Mask off front and rear windows with Stegoband tape.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Strips And Sliding Roof
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Fig 2: Identifying Front And Rear Windows Masked Area
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Tape sliding roof (2).
For model 216 and model 221.1 or for model 221.0 with code (414) Power glass tilting/sliding roof.
Antenna installed.
Working order in direction of arrow:
- Position wedge at sealing lip.
- Push sealing lip forward and remove.
- Check mounting tabs.
The mounting lugs attached on the inside snap off when this is done and remain on the antenna. Any lugs that do not snap off must be removed manually afterwards.
- Fit spacer beneath antenna cowl.
- Install sealing lip.
- Antenna removed as new part.
During replacement, the antenna may not be disassembled. Risk of damage!

Fig 3: Antenna Removal Directions
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Paint antenna cowl on painting stand.