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Remove/Install Front Fixed Element Of Panoramic Sliding Sunroof - AR77.21-P-0803LF

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Model 205.0/1/2/3 

with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof) 

Model 222 

with code 398 (Panoramic roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL) 

Model 222 

with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof) 

Model 253 

with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof) 

Shown on MODEL 222 with CODE 413 (Panoramic sliding roof) 

Fig 1: Front Fixed Element Of Panoramic Sliding Sunroof Components Location - Model 253 With Code 413 (Shown On Model 222)
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Shown on MODEL 222 with CODE 413 (Panoramic sliding roof) 

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Shown on model 205.2 with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof) 

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WARNING Risk of injury  caused by slipping when clamping blade in the multicutter and by splinters when cutting out bonded components Wear cut-proof gloves and safety glasses. Always interrupt air or current supply when changing the cutting blade. AS58.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving. AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
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
Topical note  Notes on removal/installation of bonded elements of panoramic roof   AH77.21-P-0001-01A 
  Preparation     
1 Prepare adhesive cartridge. IMPORTANT Adhesive material can be pressed out with a commercially available electric squeeze gun or a pneumatic squeeze gun with piston rod. AR77.21-P-1000-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter Fig 4
REMOVING Remove     
2 Remove left and right drip rail. Model 205.0/1/3
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Model 222
with code 398 (Panoramic roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL)
Model 222
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Model 222
with code 398 (Panoramic roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL)
Model 222
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
AR88.80-P-4000LF
3 Determine gap dimension (A) between front stationary element (1) and windshield (2) and note down. SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 2
4 Determine gap dimension (B) between front stationary element (1) and panoramic sliding sunroof (3) and note down. SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge Fig 2
5.1 Cover paint surfaces on left and right in area of front stationary element (1) with shields. Model 205.0/1/3
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Model 222
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
SPECIAL TOOL Set of shields
Fig 3
5.2 Mask off left and right roof railing in area next to front stationary element (1) with suitable fabric tape. Model 205.2
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Model 253
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
 
    Adhesive fabric tape *BR00.45-Z-1062-02A 
6 Saw off an approx. 5 mm to 10 mm wide strip from front edge of front stationary element (1). NOTES Saw carefully.
Otherwise the seal on the windshield (2) can be damaged.
NOTES Observe cutting depth when sawing. Otherwise, front panoramic sliding sunroof frame can be damaged.
IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Oscillating saw with round sawing blade
 
7 Saw off an approx. 5 mm to 10 mm wide strip from left and right edges of front stationary element (1). NOTES Saw carefully.
Otherwise, left or right roof railing can be damaged.
NOTES Observe cutting depth when sawing.
Otherwise, front panoramic sliding sunroof frame can be damaged.
IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Oscillating saw with round sawing blade
 
8 Open panoramic sliding sunroof (3) completely.    
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.
NOTES Model 205.2
AS77.21-Z-0002-01A 
9 Cut out adhesive bead (4) of front stationary element (1) with cutting wire and remove front stationary element (1) from panoramic sliding sunroof frame. with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Model 253
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Carefully insert cutting wire in area of left and right roof railing.
Otherwise, the left or right roof railing will be damaged.
IMPORTANT Helper required.
 
INSTALLING Install     
10 Prepare panoramic sliding sunroof frame for installation of the front stationary element (1). NOTES Only use the repair kit approved by the manufacturer from the replacement part system.
Otherwise, adhesion problems will occur.
AR77.21-P-0803-03NKA 
11 Prepare front stationary element (1) for installation. NOTES Before starting work, all component parts, materials, and tools must be prepared for the installation of the front stationary element (1). Otherwise it may not be possible to maintain permissible processing and joining times.
NOTES Only use the repair kit approved by the manufacturer from the replacement part system.
Otherwise, adhesion problems will occur.
AR77.21-P-0803-02NKA 
12 Apply adhesive material for the front stationary element (1). NOTES Apply adhesive material as quickly as possible and position front stationary element (1) on the body flange and fix it in place. Otherwise, the strength of the adhesively bonded connection is impaired and the required adhesion of the adhesive material is not guaranteed.
NOTESOnly use the repair kit approved by the manufacturer from the replacement part system. 
Otherwise, adhesion problems will occur. 
AR77.21-P-0803-04NKA 
13 Close panoramic sliding sunroof (3).    
14 Install front stationary element (1) with a helper.   AR77.21-P-0803-05CW 
    NOTES Do not move vehicle for at least 10 h after gluing in front fixed element (1).
Otherwise, the strength of the adhesively bonded connection is impaired and the required adhesion of the adhesive material is not guaranteed.
NOTES To load front stationary element (1), use weights with large surfaces, e.g. sandbags. Otherwise, front stationary element (1) will be damaged.
IMPORTANT Observe gap dimensions (A, B) and transitions (C). Front stationary element (1) must be flush with the panoramic sliding sunroof (3) on the left and right.
IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Cup suction tool
SPECIAL TOOL Feeler gauge
Fig 2
15 Install left and right drip rail. Model 205.0/1/3
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Model 222
with code 398 (Panoramic roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL)
Model 222
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Model 222
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
AR88.80-P-4000LF
16.1 Remove shields. Model 205.0/1/3
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Model 222
with code 398 (Panoramic roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL)
Model 222
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
 
16.2 Remove tape strips from left and right roof railing. Model 205.2
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Model 253
with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof)
Adhesive fabric tape
*BR00.45-Z-1062-02A 
17 Remove strips of adhesive tape and weights for loading the front stationary element (1). NOTES Remove adhesive strips and weights only after adhesive material is cured. Otherwise, the position of front stationary element (1) may change.  
CLEAN Clean     
18 Clean working area.    
Fig 2: Identifying Feeler Gauge (129 589 03 21 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Set Of Shields (222 589 01 31 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Adapter (000 589 86 63 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1062-02A Adhesive fabric tape A 007 989 28 85