Roof Shell Removal / Resintall

Sneaky Pete

5,445 posts · Joined 2012

#2 · 5d ago (Edited)

I wouldn't mess with it but here's a WIS that describes the procedure. Good luck!

 

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efair

10,063 posts · Joined 2010

#3 · 4d ago

could you just remove the seals?

 

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alexus.one Discussion starter

157 posts · Joined 2013

#6 · 19h ago

forum does not send me notification in time
so section of roof that has chip is rear on that goes onto folding glass (exactly in middle) no seal there alredy unless i stip folding glass and / or try to paint roof when it partially open which will give good working condition but if taping or bagging messed up my interior will be ruined as this will not be like taping to closed windows, still debating what will be best choose. From one perspective we build and tune aero space projects so tuning roof position is not that scary but then anything that can leak will leak though MB (or whoever designed it as same roof is on 3 makes) made very good design to keep waterout

 

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efair

10,063 posts · Joined 2010

#8 · 9h ago

The C-pillar panels can be easily unbolted from the frame - there are shims in place so put a blanket down to catch them and try to count how many shims are where. The black plastic panels can be slid "up" to remove them but this requires some force - be prepared to replace them since they are easy to damage. I have never removed the main roof panel so I can't say how hard it is but it will likely require alignment upon reassembly.

 

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Alex 3

2,847 posts · Joined 2013

#9 · 8h ago

The C pillar trims can be easily removed.
1. Open the roof part way and support the front edge on the windsheild header. I use a full roll of paper towel on end. This gives clearance for removal.
2, Get a small block of wood about 2 x 2 x 3 and a light hammer.
3. Put the long axis of the block of wood along the bottom edge of the C pillar trim and gently tap the block of wood to move the trim up. It only needs to go about 3 in to release it from the tracks that it is locked into.
Replacing them just requires care to make sure the slides in the trim go under the tracks as you push them down. Once fully engaged then tap from the top with the block of wood to reset. DO NOT set them too low or they will interfere with the truck opening, Mark the top with a strip of making tape on the top of the window before you remove the trim is one thing I learned the hard way to do,