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Remove/Install Panoramic Roof Frame - AR77.21-P-0800GQ

Model 166 with code 413 (Automatic panoramic sliding sunroof) 

MODIFICATION NOTES

10.05.2018 Safety note and notes on removal/installation of bonded elements of the panoramic roof added.    

Illustrated on model 166.0 

Fig 1: Panoramic Roof Frame Components Location - Model 166 With Code 413
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CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notes on removal/installation of bonded elements of panoramic roof   AH77.21-P-0001-01A 
  Preparation     
1 Prepare adhesive cartridge.   AR77.21-P-1000-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter Fig 5
REMOVING Remove     
WARNING Risk of injury  due to snapping or warming up of cutting wire and due to splinters when cutting out glued panoramic roofs Wear cut-proof gloves and safety glasses. AS77.21-Z-0002-01A 
2 Lower side window of driver's door. NOTES The side window of the driver's door must be lowered.
Otherwise the panorama roof frame (10) can be pressed outward by the air pressure if the doors are closed during the curing time.
 
3 Determine height of the front glass cover (1) relative to the windshield (3) and note. SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 2
4 Determine height and gap dimension of the rear glass pane on the panoramic roof (5) relative to the rear roof paneling (9) and note. SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 2
5 Remove right and left roof railing.   AR77.40-P-5000GZ 
6 Unclip left and right drip rail on the panoramic sliding sunroof from the retaining tabs and clamps starting at the rear and remove. SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 3
7 Remove roller sunblind.   AR77.21-P-0215EW 
8 Cut off plastic frame (2) from front glass cover (1) with a suitable knife. IMPORTANT Cut off plastic frame (2) only at the front.  
9 Fold sealing lip upward at the windshield (3) and fix in place with suitable fabric tape (12).    
10 Cut off plastic frame (6) from the rear glass pane on the panoramic roof (5) with a suitable knife. IMPORTANT Cut off plastic frame (6) only at the rear.  
11 Cover side roof paneling (9) with shields. SPECIAL TOOL Set of shields Fig 4
12 Mask off roof paneling (9) at the rear to the plastic frame (6) with suitable fabric tape (8).    
13 Insert cutting wire (11) using a pull-in device through the adhesive bead of the panorama roof frame (10). IMPORTANT Insert pull-in device in the area of the rear corner (arrow) of the panorama roof frame (10).  
14 Attach suction lifters to the outside of the panorama roof frame (10).    
15 Cut out panorama roof frame (10) with cutting wire (11) and remove from vehicle. IMPORTANT Helper required.  
    IMPORTANT The panorama roof frame (10) must be replaced.  
INSTALLING Install     
16 Prepare the new panorama roof frame (10) for installation.   AR77.21-P-0800-02SX 
17 Prepare body flange for the panorama roof frame (10) for installation.   AR77.21-P-0800-05SX 
18 Apply adhesive material for the panorama roof frame (10).    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 00 72 00 Sealing and corrosion protection gun   WS97.00-P-0001B
      AR77.21-P-0800-03SX 
19 Install panorama roof frame (10) with a helper, remove the fabric tapes (8, 12), and align the panorama roof frame (10) based on the noted dimensions.   AR77.21-P-0800-04SX 
    SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 2
20 Install roller sunblind.   AR77.21-P-0215EW 
21 Install left and right drip rail on panoramic sliding sunroof. IMPORTANT Ensure that drip rails are seated correctly.  
22 Install left and right roof railing.   AR77.40-P-5000GZ 
23 Remove cup suction tools.    
CLEAN Clean     
24 Clean working area.    
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Set Of Shields (222 589 01 31 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Adapter (000 589 86 63 00)
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