Removal
CAUTIONS:
Always protect paintwork and glass when removing exterior components.
Always protect the interior components when removing body glass.
Measure all gaps between the glass roof panels before prior to removal to help aid installation.
Lay the glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge as this can cause chips which subsequently develop into cracks.
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The cutting blades used in this procedure are from the standard BTB glass removal kit.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Glass Roof Panel Blind (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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5. CAUTIONS:
Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
Protect the surrounding components.
6. WARNING: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
CAUTIONS:
The glass roof panel adhesive is uneven as there are 6 raised Torx bolts that may catch the BTB blade (measure and mark the area before cutting. Use the rear front stud as a fixing point to take measurements from, as indicated) on cutting the adhesive.
Make sure that a velcro stick on pad (WK11VEL from the BTB kit) is installed to the bottom of the blade, to prevent damage to the paintwork.
Protect the surrounding paintwork and body from the movement of the cutting blades, using WK11PP.
NOTE: Glass roof panel shown removed for clarity.
7. WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.
8. Cut any excessive adhesive, use a WK6 winged blade.
Installation
1. CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the 10 spacers are correctly installed prior to installation.
Make a note of the orientation of the spacers.
2. CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Correct preparation of body apertures 'post painting' to ensure satisfactory glass adhesion, must be carried out in line with industry practise.
3. CAUTION: Touching the adhesive surface will impair rebonding.
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Install new spacers as necessary.
Make sure that the spacers are installed to noted position.
Apply a small amount of PU to the spacers to help maintain their position for installation.
4. CAUTION: Note the orientation of the locating pins prior to installation.
NOTE: Make sure that the front locating pin is installed first.
5. WARNING: This step requires the aid of another technician.
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the component is correctly located on the locating dowels.
Make sure that equal pressure is applied to the full length of the component.
To make sure the glass roof panel adhesive is not touched or smeared during installation, more technicians may be required to assist with this step.
Make sure that the glass roof panel blind mounting brackets are not damaged during installation.
Pressure is only to be applied to the outer edge of the glass roof panel.
Lightly press the glass roof panel to seat the sealer.
6. CAUTIONS:
Make sure that no excess sealant residue is evident.
Make sure that the sealant is allowed to dry in accordance with the instructions included with the PU adhesive kit.
If using heat to dry the water from the vehicle after water testing the glass roof panel, do not use excessive heat.
Spray water around the glass roof panel, mark any area that leaks. Dry the glass roof panel and sealant before applying additional sealant.
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10. Refer to: Glass Roof Panel Blind (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).