PRE-RELEASE
Rear roof rivet
| Rear roof rivet |
| Removing |
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Remove the rear courtesy handle by bending back the covers with a small screwdriver and removing the two screws.
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Loosen the top edge of the B-pillar and C-pillar trim (secured with clips).
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Remove the rear roof clip by turning it 90°.
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Undo the roof moulding by the roof rivets.
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Carefully bend down the headlining and place a magnet by the roof rivet to be removed. The roof rivets can be accessed through the hole behind the headlining.
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Drill away the head of the roof rivet with a 9 mm (0.35 in) drill.
If rusted, the rivet may spin with the drill, in which case grind down the roof rivet. |
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With the magnet, remove the drilled rivet through the hole behind the headlining.
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| Fitting |
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In case of rust: Blast/grind and clean with Teroson FL cleaner. Apply Standox 1K Füllprimer. Paint the area. |
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Apply light anti-corrosion agent around the hole and to the roof rivet.
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Fit the roof rivet using rivet kit part no. (16) 82 92 617. See
Rivet kit
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Refit the headlining and fit the rear courtesy handle.
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Refit the B-pillar and C-pillar trim.
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Refit the rear roof clip.
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Refit the roof moulding.
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