Overview of windscreen bonding

1 Adhesive bead

2 Ceramic layer

3 Primer coat

4 Application point of adhesive bead

5 Rubber frame, top

6 Windscreen outer edge

A 8 ± 2 mm (width of adhesive bead)

B 12 -2 mm (height of adhesive bead)

C1 2 ±1 mm (spacing from 1 to 6)

C2 2±1 mm (spacing from 1 to 5)

C3 5±1 mm (spacing from 1 to 6)

D 20+2 mm (width of primer trace)

E1 0 mm (spacing from 3 to 6)

E2 0 mm (spacing from 3 to 5)

F approx. 300 mm (distance from 4 to 6)

R approx. 15 mm (radius of 1)

Fig 1: Overview Of Windscreen Bonding

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Perform the following steps carefully on windscreen (1) using vacuum lifting tool:

Insert between engine compartment lid and cowl panel
Position at top
Align sides evenly
Insert at bottom and press down
Align upper seal to stop (3) on roof outer skin
Joint gap is specified by bridge (4)
Secure in terms of height in this position at top with two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (2)

Fig 2: Removing Windscreen

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Preload on top of windscreen to prevent wind noise:

Windscreen (1) must be lower than roof outer skin (2). This is the only way to prevent wind noises.

Position special tool 51 0 010 in middle of vehicle depending on measurement (A) and check underprotrusion of windscreen (1).

Windscreen underprotrusion (A):

A = 1 +0.5 mm

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Underprotrusion Of Windscreen

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Version with HUD only:

Only with camera-based driver support systems:

Carry out camera calibration via diagnosis system.

Under Service Functions menu: