Mini Mania recommends professional installation for this
product.
1. Carefully clean the surface of original roof using a degreasing industrial
product (such as 3M "8984"). Remove front and rear pillars, safety belts,
and high passenger handle.
2. Remove the sealing band from the edge of original roof.
3. The sealing band has to be carefully unfitted from the whole edge.
4. Take care that front part of the sealing band does
not become detached from the
front part of the roof. Place a heavy thread under the front sealing band to
assist you with Step 8.
5. Apply silicone sealant on the whole surface of original roof, spreading
it as evenly as possible.
6. Final result of spreading should be as shown in the picture.
7. Now place the chromed roof on the original one, making sure the edges
match correctly.
8. Be sure that front edge of the chromed roof is correctly placed under
sealing band.
9. To be sure that no air remains under the chromed roof, firmly press each
zone of the roof with your arms.
10. Apply some strips of paper adhesive tape, mainly on the corners, to
be sure that the chromed part is firmly attached to the car.
11. Apply some more strips on the back also. Wait for at least a 24-hour
period before removing paper tape, then clean the chromed roof and replace
the sealing ring on side and back edges.
12. Replace the front pillars, safety belts and high passenger
handle.
Article Date: Apr 18, 2005
Car Accociations: NEW_MINI
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