Overview of rear window bonding

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Bonding Overview

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

Fit rubber frames (6 and 7) in middle.

IMPORTANT: Observe cover pressure. The cover pressure represents the outer edge of the non-squashed adhesive bead. Lay adhesive bead within the cover pressure.

Carefully install rear window with suction lifter (51 3 010) as follows:

Fix tailgate at 45°
Feed in rear window between tailgate and body
Position at top on roof edge
Align sides evenly
Insert at bottom and press down

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tools (51 3 010) On Rear Window
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Press upwards until sealing 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

Installation note:

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

5.5 mm