ROOF PANEL (for Sliding Roof) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

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  1. REMOVAL

    Symbol Meaning
    A00XBSS Remove Weld Points
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      REMOVAL POINT

    1. If reusing the roof panel reinforcement, trim the hemming location using a disc sander, etc.

    2. *1 in illustration indicates where the adhesive is located.

    3. Roughly cut open the panel so that the adhesive can be reached. Cut through the adhesive with a cut chisel to remove the panel.

      Tech Tips

      In cases where the adhesive cannot be removed with a cut chisel, heat the adhesive with an industrial heater gun or gas burner taking care not to cause panel deformation by overheating.

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  2. INSTALLATION

    Symbol Meaning
    A00XBO5 Spot Weld
    A00XBJO Plug Weld
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      INSTALLATION POINT

    1. Inspect the fitting of the related parts around the new parts before welding. This affects the appearance of the finish.

    2. Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the body dimensions)

    3. Before temporarily installing the new parts, apply body sealer to the windshield header panel, roof panel reinforcement and back window frame.

      Tech Tips

      Apply just enough body sealer for the new parts to make contact.

    4. After the roof panel reinforcement is welded to the new parts, install the roof panel to the vehicle side.

    5. Apply adhesive (3MTM AutomixTM Panel Bonding Adhesive #8115) to the area indicated by *1 in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • Apply a light coat of adhesive around the plug welding points.

      • Apply enough adhesive to the panels.

    6. Bend the flange hem with a wooden hammer and dolly.

      Tech Tips

      Perform hemming three steps, being careful not to warp the panel.

    7. After welding, apply the foamed sealing material to the corresponding parts. (See the painting / coating)

    8. After welding, apply body sealer to the corresponding parts. (See the painting / coating)

    9. After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.

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