41 31 010 Replacing Outer Roof Skin (Version With Slide/Tilt Sunroof)

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Read general service information under BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN vehicle.

NOTE: Observe procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2) .

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Roof outer skin, slide/tilt sunroof
(2) 4 star screws, part number: 7 153 767

Additionally required parts (not pictured):

Following CONSUMABLES are required:

CONSUMABLES REFERENCE CHART

Material	Quantity
Adhesive K5a	1
Adhesive K5b	1
Sealant D1
Punch rivets N4	14
EMC screws	2
R1 cleaning agent	1

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Outer Skin

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Tools also required:

Roof pliers set, part number: 2 158 707

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Removing roof outer skin

Release 4 star screws (1) in roof channel.

Fig 2: Identifying Star Screws On Roof Channel

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Fig 3: Identifying Welded Connections Areas

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Open welded connections in area (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Adhesive And Sealant Areas On Roof Outer Skin

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Shown without roof outer skin for purposes of clarity.

Release adhesive in areas (1) and sealant (2).

Take off roof outer skin.

Preparation of new part

If necessary, place roof outer skin in position and fit in conjunction with roof trim strips.

Remove new part again.

IMPORTANT: Do not grind/sand new part in area of bonding surfaces.

Installing roof outer skin

Clean bonding surfaces on vehicle and on new part with cleaning agent R1.

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive And Sealant Areas On Roof Outer Skin

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Apply sealant D1 in areas (2).

Apply adhesive in areas (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Areas On Roof Outer Skin

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Apply adhesive in areas (1) and (2).

Apply a somewhat larger quantity of adhesive in the node areas of the A- and C-pillars.

NOTE: Excess material is later used for spreading to side frame.

Place roof outer skin with helpers evenly and centrally on vehicle.

Fit roof strips for positioning if necessary.

Insert 4 star screws (1) hand-tight.

Fig 7: Identifying Star Screws On Roof Channel

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Fig 8: Identifying Roof Pliers And Tensioning Straps

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Secure roof outer skin with 4 roof pliers (1) and 2 tensioning straps (2).

NOTE: To generate an optimum contact pressure, mount roof pliers according to the graphics as left.

Fig 9: Identifying Roof Pliers Correct Position

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Fig 10: Identifying Rivet And ECM Screws Area On Roof Outer Skin

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Rivet roof outer skin with 14 punch rivets in areas (2).

Set punch rivets in corners starting at a distance of approx. 200 mm.

NOTE: After the adhesive hardens, install two EMC SCREWS in areas (2).

In so doing, bear in mind subsequent fitting of roof trim strips.

Mounting surfaces of roof trim strip clips must not be moistened with adhesive.

Adapt step (1) between roof outer skin (2) and A-pillar with emerging adhesive. Remove excess adhesive.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any cleaning agents containing solvents.

Do not leave any traces of sharp edges as this could compromise the tightness of the subsequent bond.

Fig 11: Identifying Stage And Roof Outer Skin

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After the adhesive hardens, tighten 4 star screws in the roof channel.