Side Window, Installing

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Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
Necessary Tools and Materials for Removing and Installing. Refer to REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Prepare the new window glass for installation. Refer to NEW WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

-- Prepare the undamaged window glass for installing. Refer to UNDAMAGED WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

-- Prepare the body flange for installation. Refer to BODY FLANGE, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

Use One-Part Window Adhesive for Side Windows:D 169 300 M1 . If more than one window glass must be installed, the Two-Part Window Adhesive Kit:D 004 660 M2 can also be used.

-- Insert the new window glass into the opening for the window and first press it onto the C-pillar with the locating pins, and then press it onto the D-pillar with the locating pin.

-- On windows without a locating pin, align the window lengthwise to the edge on the side panel and then insert it into the cut-out for the window.

-- Install the lower trim molding into the clips on the side panel and then center the window glass. Refer to TRIM MOLDING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIDE WINDOW .

-- Secure the window in window opening with adhesive tape.

-- Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.