Install the rear window
- Check the seal (1) on the rear window for damage, replace if necessary.
- Replacement:
Stick the seal (1) on the left and right on the marks of the rear window.
- Replace the left and right Dual Lock tapes (2).
Parts: Dual lock straps
- Keep 2 glue cartridges ready.
- Prepare 1 glue cartridge with standard nozzle C.
- Apply bead joint in area (3).
- Apply adhesive bead within the mark (tolerance band) on the rear window.
- Carefully perform the following actions on the rear window (1) with the suction lifter
- Set on bottom
- Align sides evenly
- Press it evenly and adjust the gap dimension
Make sure that the gap seal (3) on the left and right lies on the tailgate correctly.
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONGap between roof outer skin and glass roof 1 rear window; 2 roof outer skin a 8.2 +1.7-1.7 mm b 2.1 +1.6-1.8 mm - Measure the recess (A) of the rear window (1) to the roof outer skin (2) with the special tool 0 495 259 (51 0 010) .
- Measure recessed (A) on left and right at the outer edge of the rear window.
- Measure gap dimension (B) with the special tool 0 496 076 (00 9 470) .
- Engage the rear window into the hook and loop tapes (Dual Lock tape) in this position and affix to the roof with adhesive tape.
- Connect connectors (3) and lock.
- Connect and lock connectors (2) and clip in at the cable brackets.
- Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Ground strap to trunk lid Oval-head screw Tightening torque 5 Nm
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE AUXILIARY STOPPING LAMP .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TAILGATE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE POWER TAILGATE SWITCH .
- Refer to INSTALLING TRIM FOR THE SIDES OF THE REAR WINDOW FRAME TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE TOP REAR WINDOW FRAME .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR STORAGE SHELF .