For reusing: Removing the adhesive bead

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Clean the windshield in the area of the adhesive bead (1).
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R2 500 ml 83190417324

After cleaning, allow to air out.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Air drying time after cleaning
Window glass or painted panel without residual adhesive bead 5 min
Body with adhesive bead 15 min

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Remove adhesive bead (1) on the rear window just before the adhesion using standard tool (2).
Standard tool:

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Pinchweld scraper set

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81 62 0 410 436

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Do not touch the adhesive bead after cutting or allow it to come into contact with cleaning agents.
Prepare pinchweld scraper (2) as pictured.

Cut back adhesive bead (1) on rear window (3).

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Residual height of the adhesive bead
Residual height of the adhesive bead	max. 1 mm