| Preparations before installing a new rear window |
Note | If window flange is damaged on removal, re-establish paintwork structure as stipulated in „Vehicle Paintwork“ manual and take anti-corrosion measures if necessary in line with instructions given in „surface treatment/chemical materials“ binder. |
| If you are reusing an undamaged window |
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| When reusing an undamaged window, cut back remaining adhesive sealant on the window glass and body flange until it is even using electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A- and scraper -V.A.G 1561/8-. Do not remove adhesive sealant completely. |
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| The remaining sealant is required as a base for better adhesion of the new adhesive sealant. |
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| Keep bonding surface clean and free from grease. |
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| Do not cut back bonding surface until shortly before installation. |
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| Do NOT apply primer to bonding surface and do NOT use cleaning solution. |
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| If installing a new window: |
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| Clean window in bonding area using D 009 401 04 and apply glass/paint primer D 009 200 02. |
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| New replacement windows are provided with an adhesive stopper strip next to bus bar for this purpose. |
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