Installing Rear Window Seal

Fig 1: Installing Rear Window Seal

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Information 

• A new seal must always be installed. 

1. Installing new seal
   1. 1.1. Position new seal for rear window -1-  with the connection point -2-  in the top centre part of the sheetmetal flange -3-  . The bleeder openings in the seal must point towards the inside of the vehicle.
      Fig 2: Positioning Seal For Rear Window

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2. Press new seal -1-  onto sheetmetal flange.
3. Check whether the installation is correct.
   1. 3.1. Pay particular attention to the areas near the tight roundings for correct installation; there must be no deformation or stretching.
   2. 3.2. Check the air vents; they must not be closed or covered.