Mounting seal on the front door

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The repair notes of bonded seals form the basis for these repair notes and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: REPAIR NOTES FOR BONDED SEALS .

Hang the seal (1) over the door with the open lip facing inwards.
Sealing joint in area (A) position.
Glue seal as follows:
- Gradually detach protective film
- Align seal (1) corresponding to the specified dimensions (X) or the templates and press on lightly
- Check the position of the seal (1) and correct if necessary
- Do not overstretch or compress the seal (1) when positioning it
- Maximum permissible sag of the seal (1) during the positioning process is 30 mm
- Always apply pressure perpendicular to the bonding surface to affix the seal (1)
- Affix seal (1) with firm thumb pressure

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Area	Dimension x
A	13 mm
B	6.5 mm
C	4 mm
D	5 mm

Create a sealing joint in area (A), and shorten the seal (1) accordingly as needed.
Position the seal (1) along the template (3):

The edge of the seal (1) is flush with the mark (4) (arrow) of the template (3).

Seal
Adhesive tape of seal
Template
Mark for the seal

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW FRAME .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE MIRROR TRIANGLE COVER .