Installing Rear Window Seal

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Fig 1: Installing Rear Window Seal

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Information

A new seal must always be installed.

Installing new seal
1. 1.1. Position new seal for rear window -1- with the connection point -2- in the top centre part of the sheetmetal flange -3- . The bleeder openings in the seal must point towards the inside of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 2: Positioning Seal For Rear Window
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Press new seal -1- onto sheetmetal flange.
Check whether the installation is correct.
1. 3.1. Pay particular attention to the areas near the tight roundings for correct installation; there must be no deformation or stretching.
2. 3.2. Check the air vents; they must not be closed or covered.