Fitting 4 spacer buffers
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Only the following spacer buffers may be used:
- Dia. 9.5 mm and 3.8 mm high
IMPORTANT:
To avoid rear window breakage and leaks, remove remnants of removed spacer buffers.
Position new spacer buffers outside adhesive bead.
Adopt position of old spacer buffers on body (outside outer bore holes).
Position new spacer buffers outside adhesive bead.
Adopt position of old spacer buffers on body (outside outer bore holes).
Installation:
Set roof shell down on an absolutely level surface.
Roof shell must not sag or warp.
Place special tool 51 0 020 at top on rear window corners on left and right.
Bring tool exactly into contact with rear window edge and tighten.
NOTE:
Position gauge on rear window edge and not on cosmetic lip.