Preparing for window installation
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NOTE:
- If windshield flange was damaged during removal, paint structure should be repaired according to specifications in article, "Vehicle-Paint" and if necessary, corrosion repair measures should be taken according to guidelines in "Surface Technology/Chemical Materials Folder".
For undamaged removed windshield
- When reusing an undamaged window, cut back smoothly residual adhesive sealing material on window and flange using electric cutter V.A.G 1561A and scraper V.A.G 1561/10; do not remove completely!
- Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.
CAUTION:
- Keep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.
- Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation.
- Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.
New window, installing
- Clean windshield in adhering area using D 009 401 04 and prime using D 009 200 02 glass/paint primer.
Applying primer
- Apply primer - 2 - along circumference evenly and in one motion using applicator - 1 -.
- Begin application with a fully saturated felt. Air drying time approx. 10 minutes.
- Primer dimensions: Dimension - a - = approx. 20 mm
- Apply primer in center of adhesive bead.
CAUTION:
Ceramic application on window is not primer! It must be primed before the application of adhesive sealing material!
Dimensions for application of adhesive
1 - Adhesive bead
2 - Primer
3 - Washer
- Bead width - a - = 8 ± 2 mm
- Bead height - b - = 12 + 3 mm
- Dimension - c - = note varying spacing dimensions to window edge → Windshield, removing and installing