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3.3 Remove adhesive residue from the body and window glass

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Do not remove residual adhesive bead (1) until shortly before bonding.

To remove the residual adhesive bead (1) from the body aperture and when reusing on the window glass (3), use the pinchweld scraper (2).

Position the pinchweld scraper (2) as shown and detach residual adhesive bead (1) to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.

Do not remove residual adhesive bead (1) until shortly before bonding.

IMPORTANT: Carbon body components are not to have scratches with a depth greater than 0.2 mm.
NOTE: Comply with life module check!
Fig 1: Removing Adhesive Residue From Body And Window Glass
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