Positioning aid "A2" for front door, left ("B2" right)

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Fig 1: Identifying Positioning Aid "A2" For Front Door (Left)

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Detach prestamped positioning aid from backing.

Positioning aid "A2" front door, left (door lock, bottom)
Positioning aid "B2" front door, right (door lock, bottom)

Align positioning aid with printed help markings (X, Y), bores and contact edge (B) to front door and press.

Seal must rest on positioning edge (A) during sticking.

X Start of bend radius

Y Bore for door lock

When continuing, keep parallel to the door interior panel radius.

IMPORTANT:

Do not grip bonding surface.
It is not the time of the pressure, but rather the level of pressure (approx. 10... 15 N/cm² ) that is decisive.
Separation of seal after pressing destroys the adhesive layer.

NOTE: After being pressed on gently, seal can be pulled off again up to 3 times. Do not dirty adhesive area.

Clean bonding surfaces on paint with adhesive cleaner .

Remove positioning aids and assemble front door.

Glue seal as follows:

Pull protective film (liner) off seal in stages.
Gently press seal without stretching up to start of positioning aids.
Check the positioning of the seal and correct as needed
Firmly press down seal perpendicular to the bonding surface
Pull remaining protective film (liner) off seal.
Press remaining seal without stretching.
Check the positioning of the seal and correct and firmly press down as needed