Installing Rear Side Window

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CAUTION: Danger of material damage if specified curing time of adhesive is not observed! In order to ensure that the bonded joint is sufficiently strong, the following conditions must be adhered to:

The vehicle must not be used until the curing time has elapsed.
Curing time: 2 hours
Temperature: at least 10 °C
Fixing time: approx. 1 hour

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The removed side window can be reinstalled if there was no prior damage to the side window and the side window was removed without damage.

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Check stop bits.
Replace damaged or missing stop bits.

Prepare 2-component adhesive for processing. → 6X00IN PROCESSING OF PORSCHE 2-COMPONENT WINDOW ADHESIVE
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- The adhesive has an open time of -15 min- , which means that the bonding material must be applied and the component must be affixed within this period of time.
- To ensure that the substance is completely mixed, apply a 30-mm long bead of fresh adhesive to a piece of cardboard before processing.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bonding Material Applying Time
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Apply adhesive to the side window.
1. 2.1. Using a bonding gun -A- , apply 2-component adhesive to the side window along the precoating or on the primer in the form of a triangular bead measuring -X = approx. 15 mm- .
  
  Fig 2: Applying Adhesive To Side Window
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  - When applying the adhesive, it is essential to ensure that the adhesive bead overlaps by approx. 30 mm at the beginning and at the end.
Insert side window into the body.
1. 3.1. Affix suction cups to the side window.
2. 3.2. Guide the side window into the window aperture. At the same time, insert the three fixing clips -1- into the holes in the bodyshell.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Fixing Clips For Side Window
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3. 3.3. Press the side window uniformly onto the body.
4. 3.4. Only when reinstalling the old window (the three fixing clips -1- are not available):
  1. 3.4.1. Set a uniform gap dimension by moving the side window.
  2. 3.4.2. Secure the side window to the top of the body with adhesive tape to prevent it from slipping.
    
    Fig 4: Securing Side Window
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Clean the fields of vision.

Fig 5: Identifying Paint Damage Area
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1. 4.1. Adhesive that has oozed out must be removed immediately and the affected fields of vision must be cleaned using cleaning agent -H1- .
  
  Fig 6: Cleaning Paint Areas
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Tighten screws on the bracket for the luggage compartment net cover -2- to → Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) .

Fig 7: Securing Bracket For Rear Luggage Net Cover
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Push on trim from front to back -arrow- .

Fig 8: Installing Trim On Side Window
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