Overview - Rear Side Window

The following dimensions represent the distances at the marked points. This must also be oriented to the layout of the original adhesive bead on the removed component.

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1. Retainer
   • No replacement part
   • Is cut through when removing the window
2. Rear Side Window
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR SIDE WINDOW, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • When installing, first press onto the C-pillar with the retainers -item 1- and then secure with pop rivets.
3. Adhesive
   • Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
   • Note the different distances to the window edge
     • Dimension -a- = 15 mm
     • Dimension -b- = 15 mm
   • Pay attention to the position of the adhesive bead on the retainer. Refer to Fig 1.
   • Adhesive bead thickness. Refer to Adhesive Application: .
4. Aluminum Profile
   • Unit with the side window
   • Cannot be replaced separately
5. Anti-Friction Film
6. Pop Rivet
   • To remove the side window, drill out rivet heads and drive out rivet shafts.
7. Retainer
   • No replacement part
   • Is cut through when removing the window

Position of the Adhesive Bead on the Retainer

Fig 1: Position of the Adhesive Bead on the Retainer

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-- Apply the adhesive bead -1- as shown.

a - 20 mm

b - 10 mm