Refit

BODY

10. Remove 6 screws and brackets retaining sun roof frame.
11. Apply masking tape as necessary to prevent damage to paintwork as sun roof frame is removed.

12. Prepare cutting wire in handle A. Bend end of wire to handle and tape over end.
13. Force cutting wire through sun roof frame seal at one corner.
14. Attach handle B. Allow 200 mm of wire between handles, bend end of wire to handle and tape over end.
15. Using assistance, carefully cut the sun roof frame seal.
16. Using assistance, remove sun roof frame; recover cutting wire.
17. Transfer components to new sun roof assembly as necessary.
18. Check primary, secondary and 'T' bar seals for damage; replace as necessary.

Refit

1. Carefully cut old seal on body aperture to obtain a 2 mm thick smooth surface.
2. If original sun roof frame is to be refitted, repeat above procedure on frame seal.
3. Apply soft soap to primary and secondary seals and fit to sun roof frame.
4. Assemble 'T' bar and sun roof lids to sun roof frame, adjust position of lids as necessary to obtain equal spacing.
5. Apply cleaning solvent to body aperture and outer flange of sun roof frame.

CAUTION: Do not touch cleaned or primed surfaces with fingers.

6. Shake primer tin for 30 seconds. Apply a 20 mm wide coat of primer to body aperture and outer flange of sun roof frame.
7. Fit pre – cut nozzle to sealer cartridge, remove lid and shake out crystals and install in applicator gun.
8. Apply a continuous bead of sealer 10 mm wide x 14 mm thick around outer flange of sun roof frame.
9. Attach suction cups to sun roof glass and using assistance, position sun roof frame on body aperture.
10. Adjust position of sun roof frame on body aperture as necessary, remove suction cups.
11. Remove protective masking tape.
12. Position brackets, fit and tighten screws.

CAUTION: Hold brackets to sun roof frame whilst tightening screws.

13. Remove excess sealer.
14. Connect drain tubes to sun roof frame.
15. Fit 'A' post trim panel.
16. Fit seal to upper 'A' post and cantrail.
17. Fit front headlining.
18. Fit rear headlining.

CAUTION: A sealant curing time of 6 hours is desirable, during this time, leave windows open and do not slam the doors. If the car must be used, keep sun roof closed, drive slowly.