Components With Adhesive Tape, Requirements

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower :VAS 1978/14A 
• Adhesive Strip Remover :VAS 6349 
• Digital Scale :VAS 231 007 
• Squeegee
• Cleaning Cloth

Temperature presets for components with adhesive tape

Condition

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

Removing components with adhesive tape

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

Removing adhesive residue

Condition

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

-- Remove adhesive residue on the painted side using 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

Condition

• Adhere to the cleaning solution flash-off time of 10 minutes before installation.
• The adhesive surfaces must be dry.

-- Clean the adhesive surfaces with cleaning solution and a new lint-free Cleaning Cloth.

Installation requirements for components with adhesive tape

Condition

• Remove the protective film on adhesive tape only immediately before installation.
• The paint structure must be complete for painted adhesive surfaces and at least be "ready for installation". Refer to Paint General Information.

If a manual pressing force is specified for the component:

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

Tip

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

Continuation

Decorative foils and protective films:

-- Spread the decorative foil using a Squeegee to be free of bubbles.

After installation:

-- Remove the application tape at an 180 ° angle.

Continuation for all vehicles

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

-- Carefully check the component for a secure fit.

-- Observe the minimum curing time of 1 hour at the processing temperature.

• If applicable, note the differences in the minimum curing times in the action module of the respective part.
• During the minimum curing time, the vehicle must be resting on a level surface and at the processing temperature.
• Avoid mechanical work that affects the component to be bonded (static and dynamic loads) during the minimum curing time.

Condition

• The minimum curing time must be observed to ensure the vehicle is ready to operate after installation.