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Roof 4D

Roof 4D

Removing



1. Drill out the spot-welds.

2. Grind down the welds holding the roof to the A and C pillars. Drill out or grind down the nuts for the carrier racks at the edge of the roof.

3. Make a cut in the middle of the adhesive string between the roof and the outer side panel.

4. Tap loose the roof and align any damaged sheet metal and panels.


Fitting


Important

Be careful not to damage the paintwork on the outer side panel when the adhesive string is adjusted.



1. Cut away the middle section of sealant on the edge of the side panel with 82 93 193 Chisel iron .

Use 82 93 474 Removal tool to cut away the remaining sealant. Hold the plastic scraper at an angle to make it easier to remove the sealant. Make sure all the sealant is removed.


2. Grind all the surfaces that are to be welded.

3. Apply welding primer to the surfaces that are to be welded.

4. Fit the new roof and fixate with a few welding clamps.

5. Spot-weld the roof.


6. Seam weld the roof to the A and C pillars.

7. Grind the welds.

8. Remove any remaining welding primer. Welding primer reduces adhesion of paint, filler and sealant.

9. Apply etching primer to all surfaces that have been ground clean.

10. Clean all seal joints with Teroson FL T875.

11. Apply Terson Teromix 6700 T305 in the seal joint at the edge of the side panel and roof.

Important

Avoid air bubbles when applying the sealant as this may cause problems during hardening or painting.

The air in the gap between the panels must be ventilated to prevent air bubbles forming in the bottom of the roof joint.


12. Then use Plastic scraper to remove excess material. Adjust the form at the rear window flange and the flange for the roof moulding. Check the joint with regard to quality and finish.


13. Check the seal joint with regard to quality and finish.

14. Allow the material to harden for 2 hours at a minimum of 20°C (68°F).

15. After hardening, check the seal joint with regard to quality and finish.

16. Seal joints and seams with sealant.

17. Apply anti-corrosion agent to the edge of the roof after painting. Use Terotex HV 400 or Mercasol 1.

18. Apply anti-corrosion agent in the holes for the carrier rack and on the nuts.

19. Fit the carrier rack nuts on the edge of the roof.


Important

Do not heat too quickly when painting, as this will cause the paint on the sealant to crack. The sealant does not absorb as much heat as the sheet metal around it.