Install Rear Fixed Element Of Panoramic Sliding Sunroof - AR77.21-P-0802-05ME

Model 167.1/9 

With Code 413 (Automatic panoramic sliding sunroof) 

	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
Topical note	Notes on removal/installation of bonded elements of panoramic roof		AH77.21-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

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

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

1. Position rear fixed element (1) using two helpers, carefully mount on adhesive bead and slightly press on.

   Two helpers required.

2. Insert feeler gauges that have been adjusted to the gap dimension (A) determined before removal between the rear fixed element (1) as well as side roof paneling (2) and align rear fixed element (1).
3. Center rear fixed element (1) between both roof panelings (2, 3).

   Side roof paneling (2) of rear fixed element (1) must be flush with front roof paneling (3).

4. Mount roof railing or drip rail and check lateral alignment of rear fixed element (1), correct if necessary.

   Remove roof railing or drip rail only after adhesive material has cured.

5. Place suitable loads on rear stationary element (1) during curing time of adhesive.

   Use flat weights, e. g. sandbags.

   Otherwise the rear stationary element (1) can be damaged.

6. Carefully remove cup suction tool.
7. Remove roof railing or drip rail.