Overview - Rear Window
Certain connections are included with the replacement rear window that are meant to be used only for certain optional equipment.
Remove any unnecessary cable ends directly at the connection on the rear window.
- Rear Window
- Distance -a- to the brake lamp = 3 mm
- Distance -e- to the side wall frame = 3 mm.
- Before removing, disconnect all electrical connectors and secure the terminals to the middle of the window on the inside using adhesive tape.
- Adhesive Bead
- Bead width = 8 mm ± 2 mm
- Bead height = 12 mm + 2 mm
- Distances measured from the window edge to the center of the bead of adhesive:
- Dimension -b- = 14 mm
- Dimension -c- = 17 mm
- Dimension -d- = 10 mm
- Dimension -f- = 24 mm
- Spacer
- Included in the delivery of the rear window
- Adhesive Stop Profile
- On the side, the adhesive end profile directly next to the rail for the window defroster to the edge of the glass
- Rail
- For rear window defogger
- Must not come in contact with the window adhesive
- Gap Cover
- Can be replaced.
-- Remove all around the gap cover.
-- Remove any remaining adhesive with a glass scraper.
-- Clean the adhesive surface using Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04.
-- Apply Glass/Paint Primer D 009 200 02 to the adhesive surface and let it dry for 10 minutes.
-- Peel off the protective film from the gap cover in steps and press it in distance -d- from the edge of the glass.
-- Press the gap cover using Roller 3356.
- Can be replaced.
- Window adhesive must not come into contact with the rear window defroster distributing wire.
- The window must be installed within 15 minutes or the adhesive sealing material will not adhere properly.
-- Center window along sides.
-- Note the distance to the brake lamp = 3 mm.
-- Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME FOR BONDED WINDOWS .