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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Check stop bits.
Replace damaged or missing stop bits.

Prepare 2-component adhesive for processing. → 6X00IN WORKING WITH 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 preliminary coat and on the primer in the form of a triangular bead measuring -X = approx. 15 mm- .
  
  Fig 2: Applying Adhesive
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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. Position side window in the cut-out. At the same time, insert the three fixing clips -1- into the holes in the bodyshell.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Fixing Clips Installation Position
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3. 3.3. Press the side window uniformly onto the body.
Clean visible areas.
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 4: Removing Emerging Adhesive Residues (Shown On Windscreen)
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On vehicles with antenna , clip in electric plug connection.
Tighten screws on the bracket for the luggage compartment net cover -2- to Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) .

Fig 5: Securing Holder Screws For Rear Luggage Net Cover
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