Joining and fixing roof outer skin

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Fig 1: Securing Roof Pliers Using Tensioning Strap

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Place roof outer skin with 3 helpers evenly and centrally on vehicle.

Fit rear window and roof trim strips to check correct position of roof outer skin.

Mount roof pliers (1) and secure with tensioning strap (2).

IMPORTANT: Position clamping tools only on stiffening impressions (1) in adhesive flange area of roof outer skin.
This ensures that correct distance and thus the correct amount of adhesive between the roof outer skin and the roof frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Stiffening Impressions

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Secure roof outer skin at 3 areas with roof pliers and tensioning straps.

Fig 3: Identifying Roof Outer Skin Securing Areas

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Secure roof outer skin in windscreen area 3 times with large fixing pliers (1).

In rear window area use small fixing pliers (2) 3 times.

Fig 4: Identifying Roof Outer Skin Securing Area In Windscreen

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Use a suitable support (1) (approx. 50 x 50 mm) in windscreen area, as otherwise roof pillar (2) may be pressed in.

(3) Roof outer skin

Fig 5: Identifying Support, Roof Pillar And Roof Outer Skins
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