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Home >> Porsche >> 2023 >> Cayenne Base, 4D Utility Coupe >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body & Frame >> Exterior Body Panels >> 51 - Body Center, Roof, Frame (9YB) >> 5107 Front Roof Cross Member >> WM, 51075530 Replacing Front Roof Cross Member >> Removing Front Roof Cross Member

Removing Front Roof Cross Member

  1. Unscrew and remove screws -1-  .
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    Screws on front roof rack

  2. Remove punch rivets in area -A-  using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit  and > VAS 6790 - compact booster  .

    > 5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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    Punch rivets

  3. Bend up sheet-metal bracket -1-  .
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    Sheetmetal bracket on front roof cross member

  4. Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas of front roof cross member  using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  .
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    Bonding areas of front roof cross member

  5. Remove front roof cross member -1-  .
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    Front roof cross member

    1. 5.1  Lift outer roof pillar -2-  slightly.
    2. 5.2  Unscrew front roof cross member -1-  under the outer roof pillar -2-  (-Arrow-  ) and remove it.