[Z06] C6 Z06 Roof Removal Help
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
C6 Z06 Roof Removal Help
Hello I'm swapping in a zr1 carbon roof & halo into my C6 Z06. Does anybody know where I can find a good diy post with instructions and photos? I looked for hours and couldn't find this. I found a good diy for removing the halo (which I'll need to do too). Just nothing for how to remove the roof itself. Big thanks!
#2
Instructor
Not gonna work..........
Hello I'm swapping in a zr1 carbon roof & halo into my C6 Z06. Does anybody know where I can find a good diy post with instructions and photos? I looked for hours and couldn't find this. I found a good diy for removing the halo (which I'll need to do too). Just nothing for how to remove the roof itself. Big thanks!
#4
You are correct. You are removing it to REPLACE it with a new roof with exactly the same frame, but with a carbon fiber skin. It is as strong or stronger than the original panel. A fairly straightforward job, the biggest challenge being the removal and installation of the visors. Be careful to check shims at the back of the roof to make sure new roof is aligned properly.
#5
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Hmm someone like me really needs photos to feel comfy doing it myself. Thanks for the tips!
Last edited by iwantaz06now; 09-07-2014 at 09:30 PM.
#6
Burning Brakes
Its in a GM service bulliten i saw it when searching before I had my recall done. its straight foward I remember that new hardware is required and the bolt holes must be tapped because of the epoxy at the factory.
#7
Burning Brakes
Does the replacement roof have the magnesium frame installed? If not you will need to debond the frame from the removed roof and install it on the new one. The adhesive required is special to the process. The body shop at your local Chevy dealer should be a good source for the removal/replacement procedure.
As stated above removal of the sun visors is the tricky part.
As stated above removal of the sun visors is the tricky part.
#11
Burning Brakes
When this process proved to be inadequate GM then decided to direct replacement of all roofs.