Side Window, Installing

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NOTE:

Cross-section thickness of adhesive bead is determined by dimension of opening in nozzle tip and rate of application.

Dimensions for adhesive application:

Fig 1: Checking Adhesive Applying Dimensions

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Adhesive bead
Glass/paint primer
Washer

Dimension -a- = 8 mm ^{+2 mm}
Dimension -b- = 12 mm ^{+3 mm}
Distance -c- = to window edge is given through the window molding or through the remaining bead.

-- Position complete surface of nozzle -2- onto window.

Fig 2: 2K Window Adhesive Kit Applying Area (1 Of 2)

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Application direction -arrow- for adhesive bead -1-.

-- Apply adhesive sealing material all around near window molding.

-- With an undamaged removed window, apply adhesive to remaining bead.

NOTE:

1K Window Adhesive:DH 009 100 03 (small cartridge) is recommended when bonding a single window 2K Window Adhesive Kit:D 004 600 A2 is recommended when bonding more than one window.

-- Press the new window in with the securing pin on the >>C-pillar<< and then insert it in the window opening and secure it to the >>B-pillar<< using adhesive tape.

-- On windows without a securing pin, align the window lengthwise to the edge on the side panel -arrow- and then insert it into the cut-out for the window.

Fig 3: Aligning Window Lengthwise To Edge On Side Panel -Arrow-

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-- Install the roof trim strip and lower trim strip into the clips on the side panel and then center the glass.

-- Install the door seal on the >>B-pillar<<.

-- Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME FOR BONDED WINDOWS .