Overview of rear window bonding

Fig 1: Overview Of Rear Window Cementing

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Attach special tool 51 3 010 twice to tool trolley. Moisten suction surfaces and secure rear window from outside.

If reusing removed rear window, remove residual adhesive down to 0.5 mm.

Secure cables of heated rear window/antenna(s) with adhesive tape.

Fit rubber frames (6 and 7) in middle.

Carefully install rear window with special tools 51 3 010 as follows:

• Fix rear lid at 45°
• Feed in rear window between rear lid and body
• Position at top on roof edge
• Align sides evenly
• Insert at bottom and press down
• Press upwards until seal is uniformly contacting roof
• Press down at bottom until rubber frame is uniformly in place
• Secure rear window in this position with the two yellow plastic adhesive tapes

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tools (51 3 010) On Rear Window

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Installation note: 

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

• 5.5 mm