Installing Roof Assembly

CAUTION: Danger of material damage if specified curing time of adhesive is not observed! In order to ensure that the bonded joint is sufficiently strong, the following conditions must be adhered to:

The vehicle must not be used until the curing time has elapsed.
Curing time: 2 hours
Temperature: at least 10 °C
Fixing time: approx. 1 hour

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A drying time of at least 10 minutes must be observed between cleaning the frame and applying primer! No cleaning solution residue may remain on the frame.

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The adhesive has an open time of -15 min-, which means that the adhesive must be applied and the component affixed within this period of time.
To ensure that the substance is completely mixed, apply a 30-mm long bead of fresh adhesive to a piece of cardboard before processing.

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive
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Two people are needed in order to insert, position and secure the roof assembly.

Clean bonding surfaces -1- with cleaning solution.
1. 1.1. Prime bonding surfaces -1- .
Prepare 2-component adhesive for processing. → 6X00IN TECHNICAL VALUES
Apply adhesive on the primer.
1. 3.1. Do not apply adhesive in areas -A- 50 mm and -B- 30 mm.
Fig 2: Identifying Bonding Surfaces
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Apply a triangular bead of adhesive measuring -X = approx. 15 mm- .

Fig 3: Applying Adhesive Bead
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Position roof assembly.
Gap from front roof pillar to roof Gap dimension 5.5 mm -1 mm

Offset from front roof pillar to roof Gap dimension 0 mm -1 mm

Gap from rear roof pillar to roof Gap dimension 5.5 mm -1 mm

Offset from rear roof pillar to roof Gap dimension 0 mm -1 mm
Screw on and tighten fastening nuts -1- on the Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lbs.) roof assembly at front and rear.

Fig 4: Identifying Roof Assembly Fastening Nuts
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