Adjust Gap Between Vario Roof And Crossmember Above Windshield - AR77.50-P-3035W

MODEL 172.4, 231

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Shown on model 172.4

MODIFICATION NOTES

2.5.11

Value changed: Ga dimension, "T"

	Checking
1	Check gap (S) between Vario roof frame (1) and windshield frame (2)	Model 172.4 gap dimension: Roof to front window frame, dimension "S"	*BE60.00-P-1005-01Y
		Model 231 gap dimension: Test and adjustment values	*BE60.00-P-1001-01AB
		Model 231 gap dimension: Roof frame to roof dimension "Q"	*BE60.00-P-1017-01AB
		Model 231 gap dimension: Roof frame to roof dimension "Q"	*BE60.00-P-1017-01AB
		Feeler gauge	Fig 1
2	Check transition (arrow B) between Vario roof front section (1) and windshield frame (2) with straightedge	The Vario roof front section (1) must be flush or be max. 1 mm deeper than the windshield frame (2) The Vario roof must be completely closed and locked.
3	Check contour on Vario roof	The template (3) should be free of gaps over the entire length.
		Template on model 172	Fig 2
		Template on model 231	Fig 3
	Removing
4	Loosen mounting bolts on front locks on Vario roof front section (1)		AR77.33-P-3400W
	Adjust
5	Adjust gap dimensions (S) by pushing Vario roof front section (1) up or down in the rear area (arrows C)	The template (3) should be free of gaps over the entire length. The Vario roof front section (1) should be centered in relation to the A-pillars (arrows D)
		Model 172.4 gap dimension: Roof to front window frame, dimension "S"	*BE60.00-P-1005-01Y
		Model 231 gap dimension: Test and adjustment values	*BE60.00-P-1001-01AB
		Model 231 gap dimension: Roof frame to roof dimension "Q"	*BE60.00-P-1017-01AB
		Feeler gauge	Fig 1
		Template on model 172	Fig 2
		Template on model 231	Fig 3
6	Check adjustment made, repeat if necessary
	Install
7	Tighten mounting bolts on front locks on Vario roof front section (1)		AR77.33-P-3400W

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES

Number	Designation				Model 231
BE60.00-P-1001-01AB	Gap dimension	Test and adjustment values	See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01RK
BE60.00-P-1017-01AB	Gap dimension	Roof frame to roof	Dimension "Q"	mm	7.0 (±1)

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR GAP DIMENSIONS

Number	Designation				Model 172
BE60.00-P-1005-01Y	Gap dimension	Roof to windshield frame	Dimension "S"	mm	7.0 (+1.0)
		Roof to rear window frame	Dimension "T"	mm	5.0 (±1.0)
			See picture		AR60.00-P-0700-01V

Fig 1: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Template (172 589 03 23 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Template (231 589 03 23 00)

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