Roof Panel Replacement — Brazing
Note : According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Removal Procedure
Warning : Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System
- Remove all related panels and components.
- Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base
- Locate and mark all factory welds.
- Drill all factory welds of the roof outer panel (1). Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged roof outer panel (1).
- Cut the adhesive with an appropriate tool.
Installation Procedure
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spotwelding.
- Apply one-part windscreen urethane (1) adhesive as noted from the original panel.
- Apply structural adhesive (1).
- Position the roof outer panel (1) on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the panel.
- Clamp the panel into position.
- Spotweld the roof outer panel (1) accordingly as noted from the original panel.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair : Base .
- Paint the repaired area.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection : without Start/Stop System .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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