CAUTION:Mill out two panel thicknesses in the area of the centre roof crossmember.
Roof
Remove sealer.
Mill out the spot welds (mill out two panel thicknesses in the area of the centre roof crossmember).
Roof crossmember - A-pillar (on both sides)
Detach the spot welds.
Bend up the tabs.
Roof crossmember - D-pillar (on both sides)
Mill out the spot welds (two panel thicknesses).
Mill out the spot welds.
Bend up the tabs.
Installation
CAUTION:When the door is removed, the door and window frames will move inwards. Therefore, before installing the roof, restore the original door and window frame gap; use a door clamp.
Prepare the remaining body parts and the new parts
Remove the transport lug (new part).
Roof crossmember - A-pillar (on both sides)
Puddle weld.
Flange the tabs.
Roof crossmember - D-pillar (on both sides)
Puddle weld.
Flange the tabs.
Sealing - corrosion protection
Seal the roof panel on the right and left-hand sides with clinched flange sealer. Apply the clinched flange sealer at a thickness that ensures that the cover strip is at its original height and fits snugly.