Bonded Windows And Glass Panels, Installation Instructions
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Cartridge Piercer:VAS221005
- Double Suction Lifter:VAG1344
Conditions
- Workplace, primer, activators, adhesives, vehicles and components must be at room temperature. Refer to Minimum Curing Times for Bonded Windows .
- Make sure to meet the processing temperature of one-part window adhesive of 18 °C to 35 °C (64.4 °F to 95 °F).
- Make sure to meet the processing temperature of two-part window adhesive of 18 °C to 28 °C (64.4 °F to 82.4 °F).
- Use the Cartridge Piercer:VAS221005 to open the cartridge.
- The outlet nozzle from the appropriate Electronic Parts Information must be adjusted using service equipment to reach the bead diameter dimension.
Subsequent damage due to quick hardening window adhesive.
This can lead to leaks and reduced body stiffness.
- Insert the window glass within the processing time of 10 minutes after applying the window adhesive.
Tip
The illustration shows two-part window adhesive. The procedure is the same for one-part window adhesive.
-- Apply the window adhesive -1- all around at a right angle to the glass -2-.
Tip
Do not apply the adhesive bead too thickly and do not press the glass too firmly onto the body flange. Because the glass has no sealing lips, excess adhesive might be visible in the gap area.
-- Using two Double Suction Lifters:VAG1344 , insert the glass into the window opening, center it and press it in up to the spacer.
-- When replacing vehicle components, the existing identification plates on the used parts that indicate the replacement part number in the appropriate Electronic Parts Information, must be transferred to the new part according to the specifications.
-- Replace any identification, warning and information labels on vehicle components that are unreadable or damaged, and re-attach them in the same location. Allocation. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.