Assembly Instructions For Retainer Plate For Headlight-Washer Spray Nozzle

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Surface condition

The bonding surfaces must be free from oil, dirt, moisture, and paint and oxide layers.
Clean bonding surfaces with isopropanol and using clean, lint-free disposable cloths.
Do not leave bonding surfaces exposed for more than 2 hours, otherwise bonding surfaces will have to be cleaned again.

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Temperature

A processing temperature of between 20°C and 25°C applies to the surrounding area and materials.

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Applying adhesive

Apply adhesive using the EPX application system (from 3M).
Only use original mixing nozzles.
Processing time: 2-3 minutes. If this is exceeded, use a new mixing nozzle.
Apply adhesive in such a way that the bead of adhesive is pressed in by approx. 50% when joining components.
Affix the retainer plate within a processing time of 2-3 minutes.

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Final bonding strength

The required handling strength is achieved after approx. 3 hours. Do not move affixed retainer plates before then.
The final bonding strength is achieved after approx. 24 hours. Do not apply pressure on the bonded joint during this time.
At 70°C, the final bonding strength is achieved after approx. 30 minutes. Do not apply pressure on the bonded joint during this time.

Clean the front apron -1- at the left and right in the marked area -A- .

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Cleaning front apron
Mask the front apron -1- at the left and right in the marked area -A- with adhesive tape -2- .

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Masking front apron
Paint the front apron -1- .
Remove adhesive tape -2- .

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Removing adhesive tape
Clean the front apron -1- at the left and right in the marked area -A- .

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Cleaning front apron
Apply adhesive to area -A- on the retainer plate -1- .
- Application depth 3 mm
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Applying adhesive
Affix retainer plate -1- in the front apron -2- (-arrow-) .

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Affixing retainer plate
Secure the retainer plate -1- with adhesive tape -2- on the front apron -3- .

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Securing retainer plate
Remove securing tape after 3 hours at the earliest.