7. From inside the vehicle, leaving as much of the foam as possible intact, separate the NVH foam along the
roof bows from the roof panel using a flexible and sharp broad scraper or knife.
8. Remove (drill out) all the roof panel spot welds from the roof panel windshield header and all mating
flanges.
9. Using a cut-off wheel, plasma cutter or an air hammer equipped with a panel cutter bit, carefully separate
the panel from the vehicle by cutting the entire length along the inner portion of the roof ditch seam on each
side of the roof panel.
10. With the help of an assistant, remove the roof panel from the vehicle.
11. Using an air hammer equipped with a flat chisel, remove the remaining portion of the roof panel from the
roof ditch area.
Installation
NOTICE: Be sure to adequately protect all glass, exterior finish and interior trim to avoid damage during the
repair procedure.
1. Using a hammer and dolly, straighten any damage caused to flange areas during removal.
2. Using a grinder, carefully prepare the roof ditch area for the new roof panel.
3. With the help of an assistant, position the new roof panel on the vehicle.
4. Properly align and index-mark the positioning of the panel-to-vehicle and remove the panel.
5. Apply a bead of flexible foam repair on the roof bows and immediately reinstall the roof panel aligning it to
the index marks made during the test fitting.
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