CAUTION:Mill out two panel thicknesses in the area of the centre roof crossmember.
Roof
Remove sealer.
Detach the spot welds.
Roof crossmember - A-pillar (on both sides)
Detach the spot welds.
Bend up the tabs
Roof crossmember - C-pillar (on both sides)
Detach the spot welds.
Bend up the tabs
Installation
CAUTION:When the roof 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 - C-pillar (on both sides)
Puddle weld.
Flange the tabs.
Sealing - corrosion protection
Seal the roof panel on the left and right-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.