41 31 010 Outer Roof Skin Replacement (Version With Panorama Glass Roof): Notes

Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .

STRIP DOWN  vehicle.

Observe relevant procedures in BODY, GENERAL .

Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Following new body parts are required:

1. (1) Roof outer skin, panorama glass roof
Fig 1: Identifying Roof Outer Skin, Panorama Sunroof
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Removing roof outer skin: 

Open weld joints in area (1).

Open brazed joints in areas (2).

Open brazed joints in areas (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Open welded connections in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Areas

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Shown without roof outer skin for purposes of clarity.

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

Take off roof outer skin.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Compound Applying Areas

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Preparation of new part: 

Adjust roof outer skin to fit in conjunction with roof trim strips and secure.

In areas (1), set two 4.2 mm bore holes for blind rivets.

Remove new part and deburr holes.

Fig 5: Identifying Rivet Bore Hole Areas

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Installing roof outer skin: 

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

Apply sealant in areas (1) analogously to Series.

Apply adhesive in area (2).

Installation note: 

Gap in area (2) must not exceed 3 mm.

Fig 6: Identifying Sealant And Adhesive Areas

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Apply adhesive in area (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Adhesive Area

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Apply adhesive in area (1).

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

Fit roof strips for positioning.

Rivet roof outer skin in area of rear lid hinges with blind rivets.

Fig 8: Identifying Adhesive Area

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Secure roof outer skin with 6 roof pliers (1) and 3 tensioning straps (2).

Fig 9: Securing Roof Pliers With Tensioning Strap

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Fig 10: Identifying Correct Position Of Roof Pliers

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Rivet roof outer skin with 12 punch rivets in areas (2).

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

Spread excess adhesive in roof trim strip channel.

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

After adhesive has hardened, seal roof outer skin in areas (1) with sealant.

Fig 11: Identifying Rivet And Adhesive Areas

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

Remove excess adhesive.

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

After adhesive has hardened: 

In areas (3) (see graphic 41 42 25), install 2 EMC SCREWS .

Fig 12: Identifying Stage And Roof Outer Skin

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