Installing Side Window

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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.

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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Press side window -1- up in -direction of arrow A- , hold it and insert it into the lower B-pillar opening -arrow B- .
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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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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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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Coat fastening screw -1- with Loctite 243
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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