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Remove/Install Dowel For Mounting Rail Of Longitudinal Member Panel - AR88.80-S-6005-01CH

Model 447, 448.8 

Notice  Notes on removing adhesive residues and foils on paint and metal surfaces with surface conditioning disks   AH00.00-P-0013-01AK
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1012-07A Primer stick A 000 986 27 50
BR00.45-Z-1025-04A Cleaner A 005 989 19 71
BR00.45-Z-1147-02A Teroson PU 6800 adhesive A 000 989 15 02 09
BR00.45-Z-1179-02A Primer Teroson 150 (Terokal 150) Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
http://www.loctite.de 

Remove 

  1. Remove corresponding dowel (1) with suitable tool.

    Shown as example on right sliding door 

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    Install 

  2. Coarsely remove adhesive residues on assembly point of dowel (1) with sharp knife.

    NOTES Carefully remove coarse adhesive residues without touching primer.

    Otherwise the primer can be damaged.

  3. Completely remove remaining adhesive with surface conditioning disk.

    IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 

    Surface conditioning disk ø 100 mm

  4. Clean surface (arrow A) on mounting location of dowel (1).
  5. Check bonding surface (arrow A) after cleaning for adhesive residues.

    If adhesive residues are present.

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    Remove adhesive residues with surface conditioning disk.

  6. Clean bonding surface (arrow A) at assembly point of dowel (1) and bonding surface (arrow B) on dowel (1).

    NOTES The bonding surfaces (arrows A, B) must be absolutely free of dust and grease.

    Adhesion problems and leaks will occur otherwise.

  7. Check primer on bonding surface (arrow A) for damage.

    If primer is damaged.

    Repair primer on adhesive surface (arrow A).

    NOTES Do not use paint for repair.

    Otherwise adhesive problems can occur.

  8. Apply primer to bonding surface (arrow B) on dowel (1).
  9. Apply adhesive to bonding surface (arrow A) on mounting location of dowel (1) all the way around and without gaps.
  10. Glue in dowel (1) at corresponding point by observing installation location.

    NOTES Glue in dowel (1) only after primer has completely dried on bonding surface on longitudinal member.

    Adhesion problems and leaks will occur otherwise.

    NOTES Allow adhesive to cure for at least 6 h at an ambient temperature of approx. 23°C.

    Do not stress dowel (1) mechanically during this time.

    Adhesion problems and leaks will occur otherwise.

    IMPORTANT The tip (arrow C) of the dowel (1) must point downward.

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