Preparing Window Aperture For Installation

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Remove adhesive from the body.
1. 1.1. When removing adhesive residue -1- from the body using the cutting tool -C- and flashing knife -D- , ensure that only a surface coating of adhesive remains -2- .
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  - The surface coating of adhesive residue helps new adhesive to stick. Keep cut surfaces clean and free of grease and do not clean with cleaning solution.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive
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Clean and prime paint damage and newly built-up paint surfaces in the window aperture of the body.
1. 2.1. Clean new paint surfaces and damage to the top coat paint in the non-visible area of the window aperture in the body with cleaning solution -H1- and touch up with primer -H2- .
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  - A drying time of at least 10 minutes must be observed between cleaning the bonding surface and applying primer! Always ensure that no cleaning solution residues remain on the body.
    
    Fig 2: Cleaning Window Aperture And Adhesive
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