Roof Reinforcement, Attaching To Body: Removing
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-- Remove the headliner. Refer to Headliner, Removing and Installing .
-- Cut the roof reinforcements -1- and -2- into strips that are approximately 6 cm wide -3-.
-- Remove the stripes -3- in -direction of the arrow- from the roof.
-- Remove any remaining adhesive using the Window Cutter: V. A. G 1561B and Scraper Blade - 45mm: V. A. G 1561/20 .
-- If the paint structure was damaged while removing the roof reinforcements, repair paint damage according to the specifications. Refer to the : Paint Structure.
-- For vehicles, in which there are two bitumen mats behind the roof reinforcement -2-, these must be completely removed before installing the new roof reinforcement.