Removal and Installation Removal | -
General Notes - Necessary removal work: Windshield, side windows, tailgate, headliner, interior trim panels and rear lights.
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- On vehicles without a sliding roof, the screw connections (4 off) at the sides on the middle roof rail must be released.
- Warm the bonded areas of the roof panel from outside (front and rear roof crossmembers) before removal. The middle roof rail will be removed with the roof.
Roof | | -
Roof panel rear - Mill out the spot welds.
- Grind out the spot welds from the rear.
| Installation NOTE:Before resistance spot welding of body panels with a total panel thickness of 3 mm and greater, the welding equipment instructions contained in sub-section 501-25 must be followed. | -
Roof panel rear - Drill holes for puddle welding.
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NOTE:Measure out the correct installation position of the roof rail on the vehicle. Install the roof rail - Apply PU glass adhesive.
- Resistance spot weld.
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Fit the roof panel and weld in place | | -
Weld the roof into place - Puddle weld.
- Resistance spot weld.
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