Preparing the rear window for installation

Removing adhesive from the rear window
NOTE:
- Only if the rear window is re-installed!
Equip cutting device -C- with the flashing knife -D- and remove the remaining adhesive from the rear window, ensuring that a surface coating of adhesive remains.

Fig 1: Removing Adhesive From Rear Window Using Cutting Device With Flashing Knife
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NOTE:
- The remaining adhesive helps new adhesive to stick. Keep cut surfaces clean and free of grease and do not clean with cleaning solution.
Applying activator to the bonding section of the rear window
NOTE:
- Only if the rear window is re-installed!
During long idle periods apply activator -H3- to the remaining adhesive.

Fig 2: Applying Activator To Bonding Section Of Rear Window
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NOTE:
- Only with new rear windows!
1. Clean glass with cleaning solution -H1- . See Figure .
2. Apply primer -H2- to the glass flange in the area of the marking. See Figure .
NOTE:
- A ventilation period of at least 10 minutes must be observed between the cleaning of the glass and the application of the primer! No cleaning solution residues may remain on the body.