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41 00... Repairing Clips For Roof Strip
The following instructions describe the permanent repair gluing of clips which were originally secured with T-pins.
The repair gluing at the same time protects the area of the torn-off T-pin permanently against corrosion.
- 1.0 Information on dangers/hazards:
- Read and comply with the manufacturer's information on dangers/hazards prior to application.
- Avoid eye and skin contact. Wear solvent-resistant protective gloves.
- Do not inhale adhesive fumes. Apply in well ventilated rooms only.
- 1.0 Equipment
- ADHESIVE K4
- Static mixing tube
- ADHESIVE GUN
- Cleaning agent R1
- Adhesive tape for fixing
- 2.0 Preparing the surface:
- Surface temperature of bonding surface and room temperature at least 18°C.
- Cover area around bonding surface.
- Remove swarf, flaked paint etc. from bonding surface with a brush. Use of compressed air prohibited!
- Clean bonding surface with cleaning agent R1.
- Let cleaned surface air dry for at least 2 minutes. Bonding surface must be completely dry.
- Do not contaminate bonding surfaces once they have been cleaned (sweat from hands, fingerprints, etc.).
- 3.0 Applying the adhesive:
- Fill the hole (1) created by the torn-off T-pin with adhesive and spread over a length of approx. 4 cm (2) in the roof channel.IMPORTANT: The hole must be completely filled or sealed with adhesive!
- Fill the hole (1) created by the torn-off T-pin with adhesive and spread over a length of approx. 4 cm (2) in the roof channel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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