Removing
WARNING: When dismantling the outer parts, always protect the paintwork and glass from damage.
ATTENTION: When dismantling the glass, always protect the interior trim parts from damage.
CAUTION: Place the glass on a felt-covered stand. Do not place the glass on its edge, as this may cause damage to the edge, which subsequently develops into cracks.
NOTE: You will need the following equipment: l Cutting wire with handles l Straight knife l Glazier's knife l Glass replacement kit l Sealant gun l Suction cups l Felt-lined table or glass stand.
1. Remove an upholstery of a roof. For more information, refer to Headlining (76.64.15)
2. Remove the roof molding.
- Release 3 clips.
- Repeat the above procedure on the other side.
3. Remove the antenna.
- Disconnect the cable.
- Remove 2 screws.
4.
WARNING: Be sure to use protective goggles.
With assistance, remove the sunroof glass panel.
- Using a glazier's knife or cutting wire, carefully cut off the sealant.
- Install suction cups.
- Remove the 11 spacers, noting in which position they were installed.
Installation
1. Carefully remove the sealant from the body to create a smooth surface.
2. Install the sunroof glass panel.
- Install the spacers at the same distance as shown.
- To simplify subsequent installation, stick labels from masking tape.
3. With assistance, remove the sunroof glass panel. Clean the contact surfaces of the parts.
4. Apply a pickling primer to a clean metal surface.
5. Apply primer to pickling primer.
6. Apply glass primer to the surface of the sunroof glass panel seal and allow to cure.
7. Apply an activating compound to the old sunroof glass panel seal and allow to cure.
8. Install the orifice on the caulk cartridge, remove the cap, shake out the solids and install the cartridge on the caulk gun. Adjust the nozzle so that you get a bead of sealant with a rectangular triangle in cross section, having a base of 8 mm and a height of 12 mm.
9. Apply a continuous bead of sealant to the sunroof glass panel as shown.
10. With assistance, install and align the sunroof glass panel. Lightly press the window glass against the sealant.
11. Check the tightness of the connection, apply additional sealant if necessary. If water is used for testing, do not test until the sealant has cured. Point a jet of water at the glass and check for leaks. Mark the location of the leak. Dry the glass and sealant, then apply additional sealant.
12. Install the antenna.
- Tighten the screws.
- Connect the rope.
14. Establish an upholstery of a roof. For more information, refer to Headlining (76.64.15)
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