Removing Roof

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IMPORTANT: Adhesive tape serves as cut line.

IMPORTANT: The help of another person is required.

IMPORTANT:

Only cut through the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

IMPORTANT: During separation make sure that the components beneath are not damaged.

Remove punch rivets > Punch rivets using > VAS 852 001 - body dent removal system, aluminum and > VAS 6790 - compact booster .
5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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Punch rivets
Drill through clinch points -A and B- . > Diameter 4 mm

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Clinch points
Grind down welded seams > Welded seams.

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Welded seams
Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas. > V.A.G 1416 - Hot-air blower

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Bonding areas
Screw off nut -1- .

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Nut
Unscrew nuts -1- .

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Nuts
Unscrew and remove screw s -2- .

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Screws
Unscrew and remove screws -2- .

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Screws
Affix adhesive tape -1- along the edge of the roof on both sides at -Dimension A- . > Gap dimension A 10 mm

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Adhesive tape on edge of roof
Mask roof pillars to protect them from damage and soiling.
Make cuts on both sides.
Remove the roof.
Remove remaining pieces of roof -1- .

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Remaining pieces of roof
1. 13.1 Cut off laser joints on side panels.
2. 13.2 Remove remaining pieces of roof -1- .