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Removing Roof

Fig 1: Roof Component Location
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  1. Mill off spotwelds.
    1. 1.1. Using a spotweld cutter, mill off spotwelds in areas A, B, C, D  .
      Fig 2: Cutting Spotwelds
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  2. Loosening bonded joint
    1. 2.1. Heat up the bonded joint between the roof and the cowl panel frame or the rear roof frame with the hot-air gun. Insert a metal spatula between the bonded joint and separate it. Lift the roof upwards out of the body.
      Fig 3: Loosening Bonded Joint
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