Installing the retaining strip on the windshield below
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on component bonding using adhesive tape form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: NOTES ON COMPONENT BONDING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE .
Notes on component bonding using adhesive tape form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: NOTES ON COMPONENT BONDING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE .
- Clean the adhesive area of the windshield and pretreat with Sika activator -205.
The Sika activator -205 must not get onto adhesive area of adhesive bead.
ADHESIVE SPECIFICATIONS
| Aktivator -205 | 250 ml, Bottle | 83190030155 |
- Adhere to the air drying time of 1 min at least.
- Detach the protective film of the retaining strip (1) in pieces.
- Bond the retaining strip (1) in the area (3) flush with the windshield.