Prepare panoramic sliding roof frame for installation

AR77.21-P-0801-02MFA

Prepare panoramic sliding roof frame for installation

Topical note

Notes on removal/installation of bonded elements of panoramic roof

AH77.21-P-0001-01A

Model

118, 177

with code 413 (Automatic panoramic sliding sunroof)

Test and adjustment values for windshield

Number

Designation

Model 118

Model 177

BE67.10-P-1001-02C

Distance between top edge of window and front edge of roof/sliding roof aperture panel

Dimension "A"

mm

2,5 (1)

2,5 (1)

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1062-02A

Adhesive fabric tape

A 007 989 28 85

1

Place panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1) onto suitable base with inside pointing upward.

2

Cut down residual adhesive beads (2) on panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1) to a remaining height of approx. 1 to 2 mm using a scraper.

If the panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1) is to be reused.

3

Remove residues of spacers (3) completely.

If the panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1) is to be reused.

4

Clean panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1).

If the panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1) is to be reused.

 Commercially available devices/tools
Wet and dry vacuum cleaner

5

Clean bonding surfaces on panoramic sliding roof frame (1).

 The cleaner is included in the repair kit.

 Apply cleaner only to bonding surfaces and allow to dry completely.

 It is not necessary to prime the bonding surfaces.

6

Install new spacers (3) as shown.

7

Place panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1) onto body and use the  feeler gauge to align the distance between the top edge of the window and the roof front edge/sliding roof frame .

 Two helpers required.

 Center panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1) between side roof panelings and windshield.

8

Affix the strips of adhesive tape and cut through at the outer edges of the panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1).

9

Place panoramic sliding sunroof frame (1) onto suitable base with inside pointing upward.

10

Apply activator to bonding surfaces on panoramic sliding roof frame (1).

 The activator is included in the repair kit.