Ideal setting in the longitudinal direction (rear window glass, fixed)

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Measure distance (A) from the C-pillar cover (2) or the side window to the fixed rear door window (1).

Distance (A):

A = 4.7 ± 0, 8 mm with C-pillar cover (2)

A = 10 mm without C-pillar cover (2)

Fig 1: Identifying Distance (A) Between C-Pillar Cover And Fixed Rear Door Window

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