Remove sealant - AR01.00-P-0050-01A

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1038-04A	Loctite 7200	Henkel Loctite Deutschland GmbH Arabellastrasse 17 81925 Munchen Germany Tel. +49 899268-0 Fax + 49 899101978 www.Loctite.de
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A	Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	A 001 986 71 71 10

Wipe off operating fluids and other soiling from sealing surface using rags.
Spray Loctite 7200 onto sealing surfaces and leave to work for about 10 to 20 minutes.
Observe manufacturer's processing instructions!
Remove loosened silicone sealant with a scraper from sealing surfaces and wipe off with rags.
Do not use any sharp-edged tools or abrasive paper as this will damage the sealing surfaces.

The sealing surfaces must feel even after treatment. The sealing surfaces must not be metallic bright; a thin layer of firmly adhering silicone sealant must remain (see picture).
Absolutely be sure to thoroughly clean the sealing surface with cleaning spray Loctite 7063 and blow off using compressed air.
Fully blow off the cleaning spray Loctite 7063 before applying the new silicone sealant otherwise leaks can occur.

Fig 1: View Of Sealing Surfaces
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA