See this article by our Nigel Hutson
http://www.practicalcaravan.com/advice/34504-how-to-replace-a-pop-up-rooflight
You only need to remove 2.5mm from each edge.
Drill a suitable hole at the apex of each corner so the outer circumference is no more than + 2.5mm of the original
Stick some masking tape or similar on the roof surface and mark up.
As said earlier cut with a long but fine new blade in the jig saw.
Maybe you could post us some before and after pics
