Volkswagen Passat 2011 Body Repair Manual page 137

3.3.2 Adjusting roof depth
Note
The securing belts -1- prevent the roof lifting off the roof frame or shifting during the adhesion process.
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Securing belts must not be tightened too tightly in order to avoid damage.
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Dimension -a- can be set by tightening and loosening tensioning belts, adjusts position roof relative to side
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parts/panels.
Use setting gauge -3371- to check dimension -a-.
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– In areas shown, tension securing belts -T10038- transversely
over roof to vary height of roof.
– Secure roof in windscreen aperture and tailgate aperture using
vice-grip pliers.
– Check line of roof versus roof side members.
♦ Dimension -a- = 4.0 ± 0.5 mm
– If necessary for compensation purposes, place pieces of felt
-533 867 910 B- on roof frame.
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