Front Roof Frame Separation - Ar65.20-P-1006-02S

	000 588 04 39 00 Rivet press tool		WS60.00-P-0440B
	000 588 03 39 00 Rivet die		WS60.00-P-0386K

Model 223.0/1 

Model 223.9 

The following operation steps are shown on model 223.1.

The superordinate service document as well as the safety information in the service document must be observed.

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1. Mark separating points on roof frame upper section (1) and separate (areas A, B).

   Do not make the cuts too deep.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Dimensions: 

   a = approx. 55 mm

   b = approx. 55 mm

2. Expose spot welds on roof frame upper section (1) and cut off (areas C).
3. Press out self-piercing rivets on roof frame upper section (1) using a rivet press tool (areas D).

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4. Heat roof frame upper section (1) in cross-hatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded with adhesive.

5. Remove roof frame upper section (1).

   The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be accomplished analogously on the right side of the vehicle.

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6. Mark separating point on roof frame lower section (2) and separate (area E).

   Do not cut too deeply.

   Otherwise the components below can be damaged and weakened.

   Dimensions: 

   e = approx. 17 mm

7. Expose spot welds on roof frame lower section (2) and cut off (areas F, G).

   Cut off spot weld from above through opening in roof frame lower section (2) (area G).

8. Heat roof frame lower section (2) in cross-hatched area.

   Cross-hatched area is bonded.

9. Remove roof frame lower section (2).

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10. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

    Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal on both sides (areas H, I).

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces (area J).

11. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.

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