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Removing and installing roof rail
Removing and installing roof rail
  Caution
If reinstalling nuts and bolts, it is important to use locking fluid when screwing in.
   
1 - Roof rail
q   Lower headliner → Rep. gr.70.
–  Adjuster elements must be inserted in roof and be pre-tensioned slightly in correct installation position.
–  Position rail on roof and insert studs into adjusting elements.
q   Observe tightening sequence:
–  First tighten bolts, then nuts to specified torque.
2 - Adjuster element
q   Insert front adjuster element and both rear adjuster elements into holes provided and push them forwards into installation position.
q   Insert remaining adjuster element (2nd element as seen from front) in hole provided and push it towards rear into its installation position.
q   Move adjuster elements into contact with outer panel so that they are pre-tensioned slightly (0.3 Nm).
3 - Nut
q   10 Nm
4 - Bolt
q   10 Nm
5 - Roof

   

Exterior mirrors > < Roof rail