A3 Quattro L4-2.0L Turbo (CBFA) (2009)
Windshield: Service and Repair
Preparing for Windshield Installation
Preparing for Windshield Installation
For Undamaged Removed Windshield
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When reusing an undamaged window, cut back smoothly residual adhesive sealing material on window and flange using electric cutter (V.A.G
1561) and scraper (V.A.G 1561/10 ); do not remove completely!
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The remaining material serves as a base for the new adhesive sealant being applied.
CAUTION!
Keep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease. Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation. Do not prime or use a cleaning
solution on the adhesive surface.
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Replace gap cover at top window edge => [ Replacing Gap Cover ] See: Windshield Assembly Overview.
With New Window:
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Clean adhesion area around edge of window with glass cleaner ( D 009 401 04 ).
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Prime (D 009 200 02 ) as described in the following.
CAUTION!
Ceramic application on window is not primer! It must be primed before the application of adhesive sealing material!
Applying Primer
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Apply primer - 2 - evenly in one motion using - 1 -.
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Begin applying with saturated felt.
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Air dry time approximately 10 minutes.
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Primer width dimension - a - approx. 20 mm.
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Apply primer in center of adhesive bead.