65 20 030 Removing and installing/replacing empty housing for roof-mounted aerial: Notes

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NOTE: Clean roof.

Tape off roof surface (2) around aerial cover (3) with yellow adhesive tape (1). To do so, slide adhesive tape slightly under roof aerial.

If necessary, carefully heat vehicle roof in aerial area with a hot air blower (max. 50 ° C).

Fig 1: Identifying Roof With Adhesive Tape And Housing

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Handle special tool correctly and make sure you are standing safely with a firm foothold next to vehicle.
In order to prevent dents in the roof outer skin, do not exert any pressure on the roof.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Make sure your arms do not cross over (1) when holding special tool 65 2 010 .
Pull handle must always be ahead of the guiding hand (2).

Fig 2: Proper And Improper Position Of Holding Special Tool

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Cut through adhesive bead all round with special tool 65 2 010 . Pull on handle (1) and align blade on handle (2).

NOTE: Use sharp blades only. If necessary, sharpen blade.

Remove cover of multiband telephone aerial (3).

Fig 3: Cutting Adhesive Bead Using Special Tool 65 2 010

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