Drilling Holes For Roof Rail

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As a result of different designs (roof), it is not possible to provide a roof with hole pattern for repair work. In this case, the holes must be drilled subsequently.

Fig 1: Identifying Hole Points For Roof Rail

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Position roof rail holder -1- on the body, align and screw down with fastening screws -2- .
Holder serves as drilling template.

Fig 2: Identifying Roof Rail Holder On Body
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Mark holes centered through the holes on the holder -arrows- and carefully drill through from the inside to the outside using a Ø 6 mm drill bit.
While drilling the holes, remove the drilling chips using a vacuum cleaner.

Fig 3: Identifying Drilling Holes For Roof Rail
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Check hole spacing by fitting the roof rail and make adjustments if necessary.
Remove roof rail holder.
Drill out holes to the dimension -A- . → Diameter: 20 mm

Fig 4: Identifying Drilling Holes Dimension For Roof Rail
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Apply corrosion protection.