Components With Adhesive Tape, Installation Preparation

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Temperature presets for components with adhesive tape

Requirement

The temperature of the work station, the vehicle and the components must have adjusted to the processing temperature.
The processing temperature is between 20 °C (68 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F).

Removing components with adhesive tape.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damage due to high temperatures.

- Protect adjacent components from heat.

-- Heat up the component to approximately 40 °C (104 °F) before removal, using the Hot Air Blower: V. A. G 1416 .

Removing adhesive residue

Requirement

Pay attention to the flash-off time of the adhesive remover of 3 minutes.

-- Remove adhesive residue on the painted side using the Adhesive Strip Remover: VAS 6349 , cleaning cloth and adhesive remover. Refer to Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).

Cleaning body-side adhesive surfaces for parts with adhesive tape.

Requirement

The adhesive surfaces must be free from dust, grease or other contamination.
Adhere to the cleaning solution flash-off time of 10 minutes before installation.
The adhesive surfaces must be dry.

-- Clean the adhesive surface with cleaning solution and a new lint-free cleaning cloth.

Installation requirements for components with adhesive tape

Requirement

Remove the protective film on adhesive tape only immediately before installation.
Do not perform welding, sanding or polishing procedures in immediate proximity.
The paint structure must be complete for pained adhesive surfaces and at least be "ready for installation". Refer to Paint General Information.

If a manual pressing on force is given for the component:

-- Test the manual pressing on force using a Digital Scale: VAS 231 007 .

Tip

Example for converison: 70 N force equal approximately 7 kg (15.43 lbs).

Continuation

-- Press on the component/adhesive tape to the entire adhesive surface firmly.

-- Check the components for a secure fit after installation.

-- Comply to the minimum curing time of 60 min at processing temperature.

Pay attention to possible differences of the minimum curing times in the action module of the respective part.
During the minimum curing time, the vehicle must be resting at processing temperature on a level surface.
Do not perform mechanical procedures with impact on the bonded component (dynamic pulsing or static movements) within the minimum curing time.

Requirement

The minimum curing time must be met, otherwise the vehicle can not be used.