Preparing the windscreen for installation

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Removing adhesive from the windscreen
NOTE: Only if the windscreen is re-installed!

Equip cutting device -C- with the flashing knife -D- and remove the remaining adhesive from the windscreen, ensuring that a surface coating of adhesive remains.

Fig 1: Removing Adhesive From Windscreen Using Cutting Device And 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.
Fitting surrounding section and cover section
Place surrounding section -9- on the windscreen and press cover section -1- into the groove of the surrounding section.

Fig 2: Fitting Surrounding Section And Cover Section
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NOTE: If the surrounding section and cover section were removed from the rear window undamaged, they can be re-used.
Marking the bonding area
NOTE: Only if the windscreen is new and does not have a preliminary coat!

Before applying the adhesive material, mark the course of the adhesive bead in accordance with the dimensions -E- = 160 mm, -F- = 30 mm on the left and right on the lower edge of the windscreen.

Fig 3: Marking Bonding Area Dimensions
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Activating the bonding section of the windscreen
NOTE: Only if the windscreen is re-installed!

During long idle periods apply activator -H3- to the remaining adhesive.

Fig 4: Applying Activator
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NOTE:
- Only with new windscreens!
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.