Body Flange, Preparing For Installation

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

The vehicle must be at room temperature.
The adhesive bead must be free of dirt and grease.
Cut the adhesive bead back/evenly just before installing, but do not completely remove.
Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive bead.

-- Use the :VAG1561/8 to cut the remaining adhesive evenly on the flange just before installing. Do not completely remove it.

TIP:

The residue acts as a base for the adhesive to be applied.

If bonding is not performed immediately after the cutting back the adhesive on the flange, the remaining material must be activated with the Activator for Pre-Coated Windows:D 181 802 M1 . Drying time: 10 minutes
If the body flange was damaged, repaired or replaced, the paint structure must be repaired and if necessary, the corrosion protection measures must be performed. Clean the repaired area with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 and then apply the Primer:D 009 200 02 . Drying time: 10 minutes