Seam Seals

Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked are as.

1. Coat area -I-  with body sealant.

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   Front flap 

   Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

2. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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   Front door 

   Information 

   Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

3. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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   Rear door 

   Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

4. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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   Door hinges, front & rear 

5. Seal fresh cut in area -A-  with body sealing compound.

   Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

   1. 5.1. Apply body sealing compound in area -B;C & D-  .

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      Rear side section 

6. Seal fresh cut in area -E-  with body sealant → BODY SEALANT 000.043.303.60 and smooth it off.

   Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

   1. 6.1. Coat area -A-  with body sealant.

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      Tailgate 

      If the sealing specifications are not observed, there is a higher risk of water leaking in  at the tailgate. The following overview shows the positions on the rear lid -A, B, C-  at which additional sealing measures are required.

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      Possible problem areas on the rear lid 

      Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

7. Coat the areas of the rear lid shown with body sealant → BODY SEALANT 000.043.207.67.

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   Diagram showing seam seals on rear lid 

   Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

8. Rework the rear lid at certain points on the cut-out for the tail light.

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   Applying sealing compound 

   1. 8.1. Apply body sealant → BODY SEALANT 000.043.303.60 as shown as an example and spread it out evenly.
   2. 8.2. Spread the body sealant → BODY SEALANT 000.043.303.60 towards the edges in order to guarantee leak-tightness. Smooth out even the smallest holes.
9. A leak test must be carried out on the rear lid after applying the seam seal. To do this, follow the instructions for carrying out the leak test in the document → WE9000 WE90 Workshop campaign -Checking rear lid and reworking it if necessary.

   Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

10. Coat area -I-  with body sealant.

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    Body front section 

11. Area -I-  overlapping emerging adhesive.

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    Front flap hinge area 

    Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

12. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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    A-pillar & cowl panel 

    Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

13. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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    Front wheel housing 

    Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

14. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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    Front plenum panel area 

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    Front spring strut mount 

    Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

15. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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    Front wheel housing, lower 

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    Inner floorpan 

    Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

16. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .
    1. 16.1. Area -X-  overlapping bonded seam. → Distance: 50 mm 

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       Inner rear side member & tunnel 

17. Seal fresh cut in area -I-  with body sealing compound and smooth off.
    1. 17.1. Area -A-  - visible seam.

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       Rear water drain & tail light mounting 

       Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

18. Apply body sealing compound in area -A;B-  .
    1. 18.1. Seal fresh cut in area -C-  with body sealing compound and smooth off.

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       Tail light mounting 

19. Seal off drain seams in area -I-  .

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    Rear closing panel 

    Information 

    Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

20. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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    Front side member 

21. Keep drain seams clear in area -A-  .

    Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

    1. 21.1. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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       Underbody 

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       Side member closing element 

22. Keep drain seams clear in area -A-  .

    Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

    1. 22.1. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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       Front tunnel 

23. Close off drain seams in area -A-  .

    Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

    1. 23.1. Apply body sealing compound in area -L-  .

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       Rear end & rear side member 

       Information:  Smooth off seam seal with a spatula after applying it to the marked areas.

24. Apply body sealing compound in area -I-  .

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    Rear floor/rear side member/rear cross member 

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    Rear corner panel/rear side member 

25. Remove body sealing compound in area -A-  .

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    Rear wheel housing 

26. Keep drain seams clear in area -B-  .
    1. 26.1. Area -A-  overlapping bonded seam.

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       Inner rear wheel housing and rear spring strut mount 

Model year as of 2014, Model year up to 2020