Mounting the rear door weather strip

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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 .

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Hang the rear door weather strip (1) over the door with the open lip facing inwards.
Sealing joint in area (A) position.

Glue the rear door weather strip (1) as follows:

Gradually detach protective film
Align seal (1) to match the specified dimension (X) or template and press on lightly
Check the position of the rear door weather strip (1) and correct if necessary

Do not overstretch or compress the rear door weather strip (1) when positioning it

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Maximum permissible sag of the rear door weather strip (1) during the positioning process is 30 mm
Always apply pressure perpendicular to the bonding surface to affix the rear door weather strip (1)
Affix rear door weather strip (1) with firm thumb pressure

Area	Dimension x
A	4 mm
B	7 mm
C	5 mm
D	5 mm

Create a sealing joint in area (A), and shorten the rear door weather strip (1) accordingly as needed.
Position the rear door weather strip (1) along the template (3):
The edge of the rear door weather strip (1) is flush with the mark (4) of the template (3).
1. Rear door weather strip
2. Adhesive strips of the rear door weather strip
3. Template
4. Mark for the rear door weather strip

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW FRAME AT THE REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .