Prepare roof paneling at side - AR65.10-P-1020-02WX

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MODEL 117.9, 156, 176, 204.9, 212.2, 242, 246

The following operation steps are shown on MODEL 204.9.

- 1.1) MODEL 156
  Mark separating points on side roof paneling (1) (areas A, B, and C).
  
  Transfer dimensions from vehicle (areas A, B and C).
- 1.2) MODEL 117.9, 176, 204.9, 212.2, 242, 246
  Mark separating points on side roof paneling (1) (areas A, B, C and D).
  
  Transfer dimensions from vehicle (area A, B C and D). On MODEL 204.9 scribe separating point for crimping flange approx. 10 mm offset from Y-markings (area D).

Fig 1: Side Roof Paneling Separating Points

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1. 2.1) MODEL 156
  Cut side roof paneling (1) at separating points (areas A, B and C).
2. 2.2) MODEL 117.9, 176, 204.9, 212.2, 242, 246
  Cut side roof paneling (1) at separation points (area A, B, C and D).
MODEL 204.9
Crimp connecting flange on side roof paneling (1) toward inside (area D₁ ).
Punch Ø 6 mm holes in side roof paneling (1) (area E).
Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched inner C-pillar sidewall.
Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.
Remove shavings and drill chips.
Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

Fig 2: Crimping Connecting Flange On Side Roof Paneling
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Do not apply zinc dust paint to bonding surfaces (area F). Otherwise adhesion problems may occur.

Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.