Seam Seal, Removing And Installing: Installing
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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
- 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.
- So that the seam seal does not loosen or slide, do not close the door for 30 minutes.
- If the door is replaced it must be oriented to the routing of the outer door seal on the opposite side.
-- Use the Adhesive Strip Remover:VAS 6349 to remove any adhesive residue on the body.
-- Clean the painted side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04 and let dry.
-- Bring the seam seal -2- on the joint to the window guide -3- in the installation position.
-- Remove the protective film from the adhesive strip -1- and attach the lower seam seal to the door cover -4-.
-- Press the seam seal on the door flange -arrows-.
- Vehicle resting time is a minimum 30 minutes with the doors open at room temperature.