Cut Out Rear Fixed Element Of Panoramic Sliding Sunroof - AR77.21-P-0802-01S

Model 223 

with code 413 (Panoramic sliding sunroof/glass roof) 

	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
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 Set Of Shields (222 589 01 31 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Fig 2: Identifying Cutting Blade (124 589 12 63 00)

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Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

1. Set adjustable end stop at knife to approx. 20 mm.
2. From the inside, pierce adhesive bead (1) in center of area (A) using knife.
3. Cut through adhesive bead (1), starting from the center (arrows), up to outside of area (A) using knife.

   Stop cutting process before area (A) is exited.

4. Cover adjacent paint surfaces with the shield set.

   Cover adjacent paint surfaces with set of shields when cutting.

   Otherwise paint can be damage by cutting wire.

5. Using cutting wire, fully cut through remaining adhesive bead starting at outer edge of one side of area (A).

   Aid of helper required.

6. Remove rear fixed element from vehicle.

   Aid of helper required.