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Spacing, adhesive bead progression (2) to windscreen edge:

≥ 5.5 mm = Primer coat offset outwards by 5.5 mm to adhesive bead progression (2) with width 19 mm

< 5.5 mm = Primer coat coinciding with outer edge of adhesive bead progression (2) with width 17 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Bead Applying Area On Windscreen

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3 = expanding foam tape

Perform the following steps carefully on the windscreen using siphon (51 3 010):

• Insert between engine compartment lid and cowl panel
• Position windscreen at top
• Align sides evenly
• Insert at bottom and press down
• Press windscreen upwards until seal is uniformly contacting roof
• Secure windscreen in this position with the two yellow plastic adhesive tapes
  Fig 2: Securing Windscreen Using Special Tool (51 3 010)

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Installation note: 

The required gap dimension from the window edge to the body aperture is:

• Top ≥ 7 mm
• Side ≥ 5 mm