Installing Base Plate Of Roof Transport System

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Fig 1: Identifying Base Plate Of Roof Transport System Position

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Contact surface of roof channel and base plate of Roof Transport System must be free of dirt and grease.

Apply adhesive -3- → SEALING MATERIAL on the underside of the base plate -2- .
Position base plate -2- of Roof Transport System in and parallel to the roof channel. Screw in fastening nut -1- from inside and tighten. → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

Fig 2: Installing Base Plate Of Roof Transport System
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Lightly spread adhesive -3- with a brush.
Patch new sealing face and damage to top-coat paint in area of base plate with same color as the vehicle.
Push metal strut of roof liner -1- into the plastic clips -2- .

Fig 3: Engaging Headliner At Sides
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Install C-pillar trim. → INSTALLING C-PILLAR TRIM
Install A-pillar trim. → INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM
Install roof joint cover strip. → Installing Roof Joint Cover Strip