Removing Outer Roof Rail (Saloon)

Information 

Mark cut A  in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 30 mm with respect to the body.

1. Mark and make cut -A-  . > Dimension 90 mm 

   Cut

   Information 

   Make cut in accordance with the extent of the damage.

2. Mark and make cut.

   Cut

   Information 

   Mark cut A  in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 30 mm with respect to the body.

3. Mark and make cut.
   1. 3.1 Mark cut on the C-pillar at -dimension X-  > Distance 40 mm  .

      Cut on C-pillar

   2. 3.2 Mark cut on the D-pillar in the window aperture area at -dimension Y-  > Distance 40 mm  .

      Cut in window aperture area

   3. 3.3 Mark cut on the D-pillar in the water drain channel area at -dimension Z-  > Distance 80 mm  .

      Cut in water drain channel area

      Information 

      Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

   4. 3.4 Make cuts.
4. Bend up edges in door apertures.
   1. 4.1 Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower  .
   2. 4.2 Bend up edges in door aperture using > VAS 6635 - Crimping pliers set, 4-piece  .

   Edges in door apertures

5. Drill through clinch points. > Bore diameter 4 mm 

   Clinch points

6. Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-Air Blower  .

   Bonding areas

7. Remove outer roof pillar (Saloon).