Roof panel (station wagon) — removal and installation (Focus 1)

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Roof assembly

Removal


1.
CAUTION: Rout to a depth equal to twice the panel thickness in the area of the center roof cross member.


Roof
  • Remove the sealant.
  • Rout out spot weld locations (rout to a depth equal to twice the panel thickness in the area of the center roof cross member).

Rout out spot weld locations (rout to a depth equal to twice the panel thickness in the area of the…


2. Roof crossbar - pillar "A" (on both sides)
  • 1. Separate spot welds.
  • 2. Bend the tabs upward.

2. Bend the tabs upward.


3. Roof crossbar - "D" pillar (both sides)
  • 1. Rout the spot welds (to a depth equal to twice the panel thickness).
  • 2. Mill spot welds.
  • 3. Bend the tabs upward.

3. Bend the tabs upward.





Installation


1.
CAUTION: When removing the roof, the door and window frame will move inward. Therefore, before installing the roof, restore the original gap between the door and window frame (use a door clamp).


Prepare the remaining body parts and new spare parts
  • Remove the transport element (new spare part).

Remove the transport element (new spare part).


2. Roof crossbar - pillar "A" (on both sides)
  • 1. Perform puddling welding.
  • 2. Bend back the tabs.

2. Bend back the tabs.


3. Roof crossbar - "D" pillar (both sides)
  • 1. Perform puddling welding.
  • 2. Bend back the tabs.

2. Bend back the tabs.


4. Sealing - protection against corrosion
  • Seal the roof panel on the left and right sides using flange sealant. Apply flange sealant to a thickness that ensures the weather strip is positioned at its original height and fits accurately.






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