Installing the cover profile:

-- Before installing the new cover profile, remove the rest of the old one -2- from the windshield -1- using a commercially available glass scraper.

Fig 1: Removing Rest Of Old One From Windshield

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TIP:

The rest of the old glass adhesive bead -3- serves as an installation marker for the new cover profile.

-- Beginning at the upper edge of the window, press the cover profile -2- on while centered on the window.

• Installation position: the rear edge of the cover profile must lie on the remaining window adhesive bead -3-.

-- Then press the cover profile onto the window glass at the sides.

-- Press the cover profile on firmly all around using a roller.

-- Insert the windshield into the window opening using two suction lifters and align it on the sides.

• Distance from the window edge to the opening for the window. Refer to OVERVIEW - WINDSHIELD .
• Adhesive bead positioning. Refer to OVERVIEW - WINDSHIELD .

-- Secure the window to the top of the roof with adhesive tape.

-- On a new windshield -1- before the plenum chamber cover -4- assembly first remove the protective profile -2- from the frame -3-.

Fig 2: Installing Plenum Chamber

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• Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .