Separate center roof paneling - AR65.10-P-1000-02EWA

MODEL 212.0 /1 with CODE (414) Power glass tilting/sliding roof 

Fig 1: Identifying Set Of Spacer Blocks (216 589 02 23 00)

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1. Insert set of spacer blocks on undamaged side of roof duct between center roof paneling (1) and side roof paneling and adjust dimension.

   So that the center roof paneling (1) can be adapted with the adjusted set of spacer blocks when installing.

2. Mark position on vehicle and dimensions for set of spacer blocks.
3. Expose spot welds at front of center roof paneling (1) (area A).
4. Cut out spot welds at front of center roof paneling (1) (area A).
   Fig 2: Center Roof Paneling Spot Welds (Area A)

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5. Expose spot welds at rear of center roof paneling (1) (area B).
6. Cut out spot welds at rear of center roof paneling (1) (area B).
   Fig 3: Center Roof Paneling Spot Welds (Area B)

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7. Expose spot welds in left and right roof duct (arrows).
8. Drill out spot welds in left and right roof duct with Ø 4.8 mm BTR drill bit (arrows).

   Drill 6 holes on each side of vehicle. 4.8 x 70 BTR drill bit

   Fig 4: Drilling Center Roof Paneling Spot Welds

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9. Heat center roof paneling (1) in crosshatched areas.

   Cross-hatched areas are bonded.

10. Remove damaged center roof paneling (1)
    Fig 5: Heating Center Roof Paneling In Crosshatched Areas

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11. Sand connection surfaces down to bare metal in the cross-hatched areas.

    Grind spot weld flanges down to bare metal on both sides.

12. Remove shavings and drill chips.
13. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

    Do not coat bonding surfaces with zinc dust paint to prevent adhesion problems (areas C and D).

    Observe pretreatment of bonding surfaces.

    Fig 6: Bonding Surfaces (Areas C And D)

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