Preparation

Preparation

• Using a rotating brush, clean the welding areas along the perimeter of the new roof panel and on the vehicle.
• Remove any residues of old sealant from the vehicle along the front cross-member and the two hoops.
• Clean the roof-rack brackets and the relative pins in addition to the corresponding areas on the new roof panel.

1. Using an abrasive grinding wheel remove and level the residues left by welding.

• Trace out the positions of the four roof-rack brackets and the two pins to the distance indicated in the illustration.

1. Using a drill, make the holes for the pins.
2. Using a spot welder, weld the four roof-rack brackets.
3. Using a TIG welder, weld the two pins from inside the vehicle as indicated in the illustration.
4. Spread the areas shown in the illustration with Type A electroweldable paste except for the four corners which will be secured by braze welding.