Body Flange, Preparing For Installation

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561A 
  Fig 1: Identifying Window Cutter VAG 1561A

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• Window Cutter - Scraper:V.A.G 1561/8 
  Fig 2: Identifying Scraper (15+25 mm) V. A. G 1561/7+8

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• Scraper Set:VAS 861 005 

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• Cleaning Solution. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

• The vehicle must be at room temperature.
• The adhesive bead must be free of dirt and grease.
• Cut the adhesive bead back/evenly just before installing, but do not completely remove.
• Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive bead.
• Refer to ADHESIVES, GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION .

-- Cut the rest of the adhesive on the flange using the Window Cutter:V.A.G 1561 A  and Window Cutter - Scraper (25 mm):V.A.G 1561/8  or using a scraper from the Scraper Set:VAS 861 005  so that it is even just before installing, but do not remove it completely.

TIP:

The residue acts as a base for the adhesive to be applied.

• If bonding is not performed immediately after the cutting back the adhesive on the flange, the remaining material must be activated with the Activator for Pre-Cooled Door Window. Flash-off time: 10 minutes
• If the body flange was damaged, repaired or replaced, the paint structure must be repaired and if necessary, the corrosion protection measures must be performed. Refer to the appropriate Audi Paint Handbook. Clean the repaired area with Cleaning Solution, let it dry and then apply the Primer. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information. Flash-off time: 10 minutes