R R REAR ROOF PANEL BEAM

Operation 7210L88 · SPECIFIC PARTS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

The vehicle should be in the following condition before the operation: windscreen removed, sun roof (if fitted) removed, roof lining removed, roof panel arch removed, fixed rear side window glass removed, tailgate removed, roof bar removed, sliding side doors removed, aerial removed, window bags removed, wiring released and moved aside.

The procedure in question involves the complementary operation of replacing the roof panel.

Removing

- Work on the component highlighted previously making sure that the equipment illustrated below is available:

1. Assembled roof panel rear crossmember

- Check that the components connected are not distorted by checking the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable equipment (gauges, templates or jigs).

Carry out any bodyshell straightening operations before cutting the component.

- Remove the spot welds shown in the diagram using a chamfering machine.

- Detach the crossmember.

- Prepare the edges to be welded and protect them using thermoweldable primer

- Apply sealing compound along the lines illustrated in the diagram.

Refitting

- Position the front crossmember and the roof panel and fasten using self-locking clamps then, after having checked that the alignment and clearances are correct, remove the roof panel and proceed as described below.

- Using a spot welder, carry out the welding illustrated in the diagram then grind the welds using a disc grinder.

- Check that the welded component is correctly positioned.

- Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the ground parts.

- Proceed with waxing the box sections.

When the operation is completed, refit the elements removed previously.