Front roof rivet
Front roof rivet |
To remove |
1. |
Dismantle the front courtesy handle by folding the cover to one side with a small screwdriver and removing the two screws.
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2. |
Slacken the trim on the upper edge of the inner B pillar.
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3. |
Remove the sun visor.
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4. |
On cars that are equipped with a sun roof, remove the surrounding strip.
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5. |
Remove the A pillar trim.
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6. |
Remove the roof strip by the roof rivets.
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7. |
Carefully fold down the head lining and place a magnet on the roof rivet that is to be removed. The roof rivets are accessible through the hole under the headlining.
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8. |
Drill out the head of the roof rivet with a 9 mm (0.35 in) drill bit.
In the event of rust the rivet can rotate with the drill bit, if this happens grind away the roof rivet. |
9. |
Remove the drilled out rivet through the hole in the headlining by using the magnet.
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To fit |
Important | ||
In the event of rust: Blast/grind and clean with Teroson cleaner FL. Apply Standox 1K Füllprimer. Apply finishing coat. |
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1. |
Apply liquid anti-rust agent around the holes and on the roof rivet.
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2. |
Fit the roof rivet with the rivet tool part no. (16) 82 92 617.
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3. |
Fold up the headlining and fit the courtesy handle.
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4. |
Refit the B pillar trim on the upper edge.
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5. |
Refit the A pillar trim.
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6. |
Fit the sun visor.
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7. |
Fit the strip by the roof rivets.
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8. |
Fit the strip around the sunroof on cars that are equipped with one.
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