Roof panel replacement (VAZ-2105)

In most accidents with damage to the roof panel, it is necessary to replace it. To do this, remove the windshield and rear window, roof trim and its accessories. Place the new roof panel on the roof of the body and determine the places for cutting the side panels and front door pillars. Stepping back from the edge of the roof panel 8 mm, make a cut (Fig. 284) along the bends of the joints with the windshield frame panels, with the cross member of the rear window frame, gutters and side roof panels. At the side roof panels, cut the panel above the marking by 10-15 mm.



Disconnect the roof panel, remove the remaining strips of the panel and clean the remaining seats of the body and the new panel. Straighten the body elements at the joints with the panel and adjust the new roof panel in place.

At the points shown by arrows in Fig. 285, weld the new roof panel to the windshield frame panel and the side roof panels using gas welding. Check the fit of the panel and weld around the perimeter using contact welding at intervals of 40–50 mm. Gas weld the roof panel to the side panels.



In the absence of a contact welding machine, gas welding or electric welding in a carbon dioxide environment is allowed.

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