Dismantling
1. Remove an upholstery of a ceiling of salon.
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CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when handling glasses, solvents, and primers.
2. Remove the clamps from the drain pipes and discard them.
3. Disconnect the drainage pipes from the sunroof.
4. Remove the 4 Torx screws securing the brackets and remove the brackets.
5. Remove glass panels and T-bar.
6. Turn away 8 screws of fastening of deflectors and remove deflectors.
7. Remove the sunroof seal.
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8. Close the roof and hatch opening.
9. Cover the vehicle interior with protective covers.
10. Cut the seal at the back of the sunroof. It is easier to do this with a 90°bent cutting tool.
CAUTION: Wear safety goggles before attempting to remove or install glass.
11. Using a suitable cutting wire, cut through the polyurethane seal while pressing the sunroof against the sunroof.
NOTE: If stranded wire is used, sawing motions can be used to cut through the seal bulges located at the corners of the glass.
12. Remove the sunroof.
Installation
1. Solvent clean the surfaces around the hatch.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when handling glasses, solvents, and primers.
2. Remove any remaining debris with a vacuum cleaner.
3. Cut off the seal remaining on the roof until a smooth surface is obtained.
4. Treat with pickling primer and touch up damaged surfaces.
5. Apply primer to the etched roof opening edge surfaces.
6. Apply an activating agent over the old sealant left on the edge of the roof opening.
7. Allow the activating reagent to dry.
8. Install the pre-cut tip onto the caulk cartridge, remove the cap, and remove any hardened residue. Install cartridge on caulk gun. If necessary, change the shape of the tip to obtain the required section of the sealant layer.
9. Apply sealant in a continuous coat along the entire edge of the roof opening. In the corners, the sealant layer should be somewhat thicker.
10. Avoid ruptures or air bubbles in the sealant.
11. With the help of a partner, install the sunroof and align its position with the opening in the roof.
12. Install the hatch seal.
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13. Install the brackets, wrap and tighten the screws for their fastening.
14. Connect the drainage pipes and secure them with new clamps.
15. Remove protective covers from a body and furnish of an interior.
16. Install the deflectors, wrap and tighten the screws for their fastening.
17. Install T-bar and glass covers.
18. Establish an upholstery of a ceiling of salon.
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