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Rear roof rivet

Rear roof rivet

Removing


1. Remove the rear courtesy handle by bending back the covers with a small screwdriver and removing the two screws.


2. Loosen the top edge of the B-pillar and C-pillar trim (secured with clips).


3. Remove the rear roof clip by turning it 90°.

4. Undo the roof moulding by the roof rivets.


5. Carefully bend down the headlining and place a magnet by the roof rivet to be removed. The roof rivets can be accessed through the hole behind the headlining.

6. Drill away the head of the roof rivet with a 9 mm (0.35 in) drill.

If rusted, the rivet may spin with the drill, in which case grind down the roof rivet.

7. With the magnet, remove the drilled rivet through the hole behind the headlining.


Fitting

Important

In case of rust: Blast/grind and clean with Teroson FL cleaner. Apply Standox 1K Füllprimer. Paint the area.



1. Apply light anti-corrosion agent around the hole and to the roof rivet.

2. Fit the roof rivet using rivet kit part no. (16) 82 92 617. See Rivet kit .


3. Refit the headlining and fit the rear courtesy handle.


4. Refit the B-pillar and C-pillar trim.


5. Refit the rear roof clip.

6. Refit the roof moulding.