Outer Sunroof Seals, Removing And Installing:

REMOVING 

-- Remove the glass panel. Refer to GLASS PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, A5 .

-- Loosen the outer sunroof seal using the Wedge Set :T10383/1  -arrow-.

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-- If necessary, also use the :VAS1978/14A  .

INSTALLING 

• The vehicle and the seal must be at room temperature.
• The adhesive surfaces must be free of dirt and grease.
• Do not stretch the seal when installing it.

-- Remove adhesive residue from the body.

-- Clean the painted side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04  and let dry.

-- Apply Bonding Agent:D 355 205 A2  -item 1- on the painted side of the adhesive surface -2- using the Applicator:D 009 500 25  -item 3- and let it dry for ten minutes.

Fig 1: Applying Bonding Agent To Adhesive Surface On Paint Side Using Applicator

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• If the Bonding Agent:D 355 205 A2  dries longer than two hours, then it must be primed again.

-- Remove the protective film from adhesive tape.

-- Position the seal on the sunroof frame and on the glass panel and push on along the entire length.

• Vehicle resting time is at least 30 minutes at room temperature.