Installing Side Window

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Side Window

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• The removed side window can be reinstalled if there is no prior damage to the side window. 

1. Affix suction cups -2-  to the side window -1-  . Guide side window -1-  up into the B-pillar opening -direction of arrow A-  .
   Fig 2: Positioning Side Window

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2. Press side window -1-  up in -direction of arrow A-  , hold it and insert it into the lower B-pillar opening -arrow B-  .
3. Slide side window -1-  backwards using suction cups -arrow C-  until the casing -2-  engages in the C-pillar.
Fig 3: Guiding Side Window Into Position
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4. Pull the lip of the seal forward under the side window -1-  using a plastic spatula.
   Fig 4: Pulling Rubber Seal Forward

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5. Adjust side window according to door window using the specified dimensions, tolerances and torques. → Gap dimension A: 7 mm+/-1 mm 
   Fig 5: Identifying Door Window To Side Window

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6. Coat fastening screw -1-  with Loctite 243 
7. Tighten fastening screw -1-  and washer -2-  . Tighten fastening nuts -3-  . Tightening torques → Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.2 ftlb.) → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 
   Fig 6: Securing Side Window

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