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

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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Special tool has sharp edges!
Adapt working height to vehicle height with non-tilting and non-slip platform.
Handle special tool correctly and make sure it is positioned without tilting or slipping on the vehicle.
Risk of damage!
In order to prevent dents in the roof, do not exert any pressure on the roof.

IMPORTANT: Note to customer:
In order to guarantee a permanent connection and adhesive hardening:
After bonding the empty housing for the roof-mounted antenna, wait 24 hours before driving the vehicle through a car wash.

NOTE: Clean roof.

Mask roof (2) around empty housing for roof-mounted antenna (3) with yellow plastic adhesive tape (1). To do so, slide plastic adhesive tape under empty housing (3) slightly.

Fig 1: Identifying Roof With Adhesive Tape And Housing

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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: Identifying Screws And Back Radio Receiver

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

To avoid paintwork damage on the roof and empty housing (3), do not fit special tool 65 2 010 askew.

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. Replace blade if necessary.

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

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Remove empty housing (3).