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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove and install headliner . See 51 44 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING HEADLINER (WITH SLIDE / TILT SUNROOF) .
Remove and install windshield . See 51 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING WINDSCREEN .
Remove and install rear window . See 51 31 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR WINDOW .
Remove and install sliding sunroof . See 54 12 211 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (FRAME) .

Following new body parts are required:

Roof outer skin, slide/tilt sunroof

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Outer Skin, Slide/Tilt Sunroof
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Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joints Areas
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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Release adhesive areas (layout, see next operation) and remove roof outer skin.

Installation:

Fit new part on body. Fit windshield for positioning.

Seal weld seams with sealing compound.

Fig 3: Sealing Compound Areas

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Apply sealing compound in areas (1).

Apply adhesive along line (2).

Installation:

Gap in area (2) may be max. 3 mm.