Installing Rear Window

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

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Check stop bits.
Replace damaged or missing stop bits.

Prepare 2-component adhesive for processing. → WM 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: Applying Long Bead Of Fresh Adhesive To Piece Of Cardboard
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Apply adhesive to the rear window.
1. 2.1. Using a bonding gun -A- , apply 2-component adhesive to the rear window along the preliminary coat and on the primer in the form of a triangular bead measuring -X = approx. 15 mm- .
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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.
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- Two persons are needed to insert, position and secure the rear window.
Insert rear window into the body.

Fig 3: Inserting Rear Window
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1. 3.1. Affix suction cups to the rear window and insert the rear window into the window aperture. Fit the rear window at the upper edge and position the lower edge of the window.
Adjust the rear window gaps.
1. 4.1. Adjust the size of the gap by moving the rear window. → 648619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WINDOW
2. 4.2. Secure upper edge of rear window to the rear lid with adhesive tape -1- to prevent it from slipping.
  
  Fig 4: Securing Rear Window
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Clean visible areas.

Fig 5: Removing Adhesive Compound
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1. 5.1. Adhesive that has oozed out must be removed immediately and the affected fields of vision must be cleaned using cleaning agent -H1- .
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Rear Window Adhesive Cleaning Area
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