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Preparing Roof For Installation

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IMPORTANT:
  • Before final assembly, make s jre you fully understand all t he work steps involved and carry out a trial assembly without applying adhesive. 
  • The bonding process can only be carried out reliably when a smooth and swift sequence of operations is guaranteed. 
  • Do not begin bonding work until all materials and tools necessary for later repair work are available. 
IMPORTANT: The help of another person is required.
  1. Fit in roof and secure it to the body.
  2. Punch holes for flow-form rivets > Punch rivets  using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit, aluminum  and > VAS 6790 - Compact booster  .

    5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

    G14274924Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Punch rivets

  3. Punch holes for flow-form rivets -A and B-  using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit, aluminum  and > VAS 6790 - Compact booster  .

    5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

    G14274925Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Punch rivets

  4. Remove the roof.
  5. Prepare marked areas -A-  for bonding and riveting.

    5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

    G14274926Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Bonding areas

  6. Prepare bonding surfaces -B and C-  .

    5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE

    G14274927Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Bonding areas