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well with bonding areas.
– 4 suction lifters -V.A.G 1344- are positioned on outer sides of

roof.

– Position roof on roof frame.
– Check roof fit with windscreen and rear window.

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Adjusting roof depth

Note

♦

The securing belts -1- prevent the roof lifting off the roof frame or shifting during the adhesion process.

♦

Securing belts must not be tightened too tightly in order to avoid damage.

♦

Dimension -a- can be set by tightening and loosening tensioning belts, adjusts position roof relative to side

parts/panels.

♦

Use setting gauge -3371- to check dimension -a-.

– In areas shown, tension securing belts -T10038- transversely

over roof to vary height of roof.

– Secure roof in front and rear window apertures using vice-grip

pliers.

– Check line of roof versus roof side members.
♦ Dimension -a- = 4.0 ± 0.5 mm
– If necessary for compensation purposes, place pieces of felt

-533 867 910 B- on roof frame.

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Bonding roof

– Remove roof.
– Apply corrosion protection measures according to guidelines

in ⇒  Paint workshop manual: Corrosion and corrosion pro‐

tection, attached and welded parts, materials .

– Lightly sand down bonding areas on left and right roof side

members.

– Clean adhesive surfaces on roof and vehicle with silicone re‐

mover -LSE 020 100 A3- .

Note

♦

The adhesive must be applied very quickly.

♦

Always observe the application time (pot life).

♦

Use pneumatic or electric cartridge guns to apply adhesive.

– Cut approx. 2 mm off nozzle -B- to provide appropriate bead

geometry.

Note

For this repair, it is absolutely necessary to work with great care

to prevent faults during processing.

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member in area of the factory-fitted bonds using compressed

air gun -V.A.G 1761/1- .

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