3.1 Remove adhesive residue from the body and window glass
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To remove the residual adhesive bead (1) from the body aperture and when reusing on the window glass (3), use the pinchweld scraper (2).
Position the pinchweld scraper (2) as shown and detach residual adhesive bead (1) to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.
Do not remove residual adhesive bead (1) until shortly before bonding.