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Roof Module






Roof Module

The complete roof module is glued to the body and must be removed using electric cutter (V.A.G 1561A) and various cutting blades or with a cutting wire.

Tools for removal:

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Electric cutter (V.A.G 1561A)

Cutting blade (58 mm) (V.A.G 1561/2)

Cutting blade (110 mm) (V.A.G 1561/24)

Universal cutting blade (V.A.G 1561/11)

Cutting blade (L-shaped, 25.4 mm) (V.A.G 1561/22 )

Cutting blade (L-shaped, 38 mm) (V.A.G 1561/23)

2 xpull handle (V.A.G 1351/1)

Tools for installation:

Due to the brief processing time of the adhesive (total of 10 minutes), 2 adhesive sets DA 004 600 A2 and 2 double cartridge gun ( VAS 5237) are required for the installation and 2 people must apply adhesive onto adhesive residue on body starting from the same point and working in opposite directions.

The beginning and the end of the adhesive bead must be applied continuously.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

2 x double cartridge gun (VAS 5237)

Tensioning strap (T10038)

Materials For Installation

2 sets of window adhesive DA 004 600 A2 are needed when installing the roof module.





* Observe minimum curing time

Removing Roof Module





1 Cover - 1 -

Part of the roof module.

Cannot be removed undamaged without removing windshield.

If the windshield is removed, then the entire roof module - 11 - can be removed without destroying the cover - 1 -.

Removing and installing => [ Sunroof Panel ] Service and Repair

2 Cover - 2 -

Removing and installing moving cover => [ Removing and Installing Moving
Panel ] Service and Repair

3 Cover - 3 -

Already glued to module on a new roof module.

Removing and installing => [ Sunroof Panel ] Service and Repair

Dimension - a = 5 mm - between rear edge of glass panel and forward edge of sheet metal panel



4 Rear cover

Sheet metal panel

It is not possible to remove without destroying.

Before disassembling, protect the upper part of the rear lid around the cover from damaging the paint with two sided adhesive tape.

Bent the back edge of the cover approximately 90° upward with pliers.

Cut the side bead of adhesive - 6 - using the cutting knife (L-shape, 25.4 mm) (V.A.G 1561/22) on both side of the cover lengthwise.

Cut the rear bead of adhesive - 6 - using the universal cutting blade (V.A.G 1561/11) straight through to the vehicle.

Bend the cover approximately 90° upward and cut the front bead of adhesive - 6 - from the cover straight through to the vehicle using the universal cutting blade (V.A.G 1561/11).

Dimension - b = 4.5 mm - with rear lid closed between rear edge of sheet metal panel and rear lid.

5 Rear lid

6 Felt strips

Self-adhesive, affix on the same location=> [ Butyl Seal for the Panel ]

7 Adhesive bead for sheet metal panel

Cut back residual bead when installing a new panel.

- Cut flat the remaining adhesive material on flange using electric cutter (V.A.G 1561) and scraper (V.A.G 1561/10), do not remove all residue under any circumstances.

- Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.

Apply at center on residual adhesive bead

8 Butyl cord

After removing panel, remove residual butyl cord and apply a new one onto the same location again.

The butyl cord seals the cover from the body and must be completely sealed. Route the ends so that they meet up.

Diameter of butyl cord = 8 mm.

9 Supportive beads

The support beads have been discontinued starting with VIN 8 P5A 126 517.

Cut back residual beads when installing a roof module.

Do not seal a new roof at these locations.

Use a self-adhering felt strip 100 mm x 1 mm x 10 mm and affix it at the same location.

10 Adhesive bead for roof module

Cut back residual beads when installing a roof module.

Apply adhesive to body on the same location.

11 Sunroof module

Removal:

The cover - 1 - is destroyed by removing the molding when removing the entire sunroof module.

Do not remove the headliner, just lower it => Body

Interior 70 Removal and Installation

- Remove the pillar trim A; the sun visors, the handles, the roof trim and the interior lamps.

- Remove the rear headliner in the center.

- Pull the headliner forward out of the pillar C-D trim.

Remove the sunroof cross member=> [ Sun Roof Cross Member ]

Remove roof trim molding

Cover thoroughly all neighboring body surfaces to sunroof module all around using fabric-reinforced adhesive tape to protect paintwork.

CAUTION!
When removing the cover molding - 1 - be sure not to damage the windshield molding.

Remove the molding on the edge of the glass with a sharp knife on the front of the cover - 1 - and on the sides.

Insert the cutting knife (L-shaped, 38 mm) (V.A.G 1561/23) into the electric cutter (V.A.G 1561A ) and cut through the adhesive bead on the side of the roof module around the cover.

Then change the cutting knife (L-shape, 38 mm) ( V.A.G 1561/23) for the cutting knife (L-shape, 25.4 mm) (V.A.G 1561/22) and cut through the adhesive at the front of the roof module.

Cut through the bead of adhesive- 9 - along the roof module up to the cover.

Be careful not to damage the rear seal on the cover - 3 -.

Cut through the bead of adhesive for the roof module between the cover 3 and the steel cover.

If the vehicle has a supporting bead, cut through this first.

For better access, remove the screws from the cable guide => [ Cable Guide ] and push it slightly from the roof.

Cut through the supporting bead left and right using the universal cutting blade (V.A.G 1561/24).

Re-install the cable guide screws.

With four technicians, lift the entire roof from the vehicle.

Cut through any uncut adhesive with cutting wire, part number 357 853 999 A and two pull handles pull handle (V.A.G 1351/1) if necessary.=> [ Pull handle for cutting ]

Lift sunroof module (four people required) out of vehicle.

Installing:

If the same roof is to be reinstalled, then the remaining bead must only be cut just before installing.

Cut back remaining adhesive sealant material on roof module and body flange using electric cutter (V.A.G 1561A) and scraper (V.A.G 1561/10), do not remove all residue under any circumstances.

Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.

If windshield flange has been repaired or replaced, paint structure should be restored according to specifications in Repair Information, Vehicle-Paint and if necessary, corrosion repair measures should be taken according to guidelines in Surface Technology/Chemical Materials Folder.

First clean the area with D 0090 401 04, then prime it with D 009 200 02.

CAUTION!
Keep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease. Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation. Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.

Two people using two double cartridge gun are required to apply the adhesive.

Two window adhesive sets DA 004 600 A2 are required.

When inserting roof, four people are required to lift module into vehicle and align.

Install the spacer for the module at the same location where it was when the roof was removed=> [ Affixing Module Spacers (Qty. 6) ].

For a new roof module, remove adhesive covers on spacers.

Pull off cover strips on roof module adhesion surfaces.

Clean adhesion areas with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

For a new roof module, apply primer D 009 200 02 to adhesion area on the module.

Allow primer to air dry for 10 minutes.

With two people, apply the adhesive on the body side on the remaining bead.

CAUTION!
Make sure there is a slight overlap at adhesive joining points, otherwise there may be leaks in these areas.

Sunroof module must be inserted in the vehicle within a maximum of 10 minutes after start of application, otherwise the bonding properties of adhesive sealant material will be impaired.

When inserting roof, 4 people are required to lift roof over vehicle and insert into body.

Insert roof module into vehicle.

Distance - a - to sheet metal panel must be 5 mm.

Press in roof completely onto spacers in roof cutout.

Secure roof flush to body contour using tension straps at front and rear through the opened doors.

For stronger pre-tension of sunroof module against vehicle, place e.g. plastic blocks (Styrofoam) onto panel 1 and panel 3, place tensioning strap (T10038) over it and tighten.

After installing, perform a leak test before installing the headliner.

If a removed roof is reinstalled, panel 1 must also be installed in roof module => [ Removing And Installing Bonded
Cover ] Service and Repair.

12 Adhesive bead for panel 1

Cut residual bead only just before installing panel 1.

Affix adhesive for panel 1 onto residual bead on body.

Affixing Module Spacers (Qty. 6)





- Pull the protection strip off the spacers - 2 - and press them onto the module as illustrated- 1 -.

Butyl Seal for the Panel





- Before installing a new panel, install the butyl cord ( dia. 8 mm ) - 2 - around the cut-out for the roof antenna, and felt strips if necessary - 1 -.

Make sure it is sealed and route the ends of the butyl cord so that they join each other.

- Remove the protective strip from the felt strip and apply it to the body as shown.

Remove the cover- 1 -.

It is not possible to remove the cover without damaging it if the windshield has not been removed.





1 Cover - 1 -

Remove the molding with a sharp carpet knife before removing.

2 Cover molding - 1 -

Circumference

Remove the molding as close as possible to the edge of the glass - arrows - with a carpet knife.

CAUTION!
Do not damage the windshield molding - 3 -.

3 Windshield molding

Must not be damaged when removing the panel - 1 -.

4 Windshield

5 Adhesive bead for panel - 1 -.

6 Adhesive bead for roof module

Pull handle for cutting





- Cut through any adhesive not cut completely with 2 xpull handle (V.A.G 1351/1)and cutting wire.

Removing and installing roof molding





1 Roof molding

To remove, unclip roof molding carefully clip by clip, starting at rear.

To install, insert roof molding at front beneath panel - 1 - of sunroof module.

When installing, press in roof molding in steps into roof, beginning from front.

2 Clip

10 x per side, adhered with double-sided adhesive tape - 3 -.

Adhesion surface of clips must be free of dust and grease.

When installing, clips must be positioned as shown at sides on side wall frames and then pressed onto body.

3 Double sided adhesive tape

Adhesion surface must be free of dust and grease, clean with cleaning solution D 009 401 04 or equivalent.

After installing, clip must contact side wall frame as shown in magnified area of illustration.

4 Panel 3 of sunroof module

5 Panel 1 of sunroof module