Replacement of rubber frame without windscreen removal
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There is no tear-off lip (3) and no butyl tape (4) in area (A).
Detach tear-off lip (3) from rubber frame (1).
If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (3) onto bridge, this area must be cut out partially.
To facilitate installation, coat rubber frame (1) and body aperture with water.
Install rubber frame (1), paying attention to center marking in so doing.
If necessary, pull liner* off adhesive tape (6) and press rubber frame (1) down firmly on roof outer skin.
2 Aluminium strip
4 Butyl tape
6 Adhesive tape (for bonding on roof, top)
* Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape (6).