A4 Sedan V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Windshield: Removal and Replacement
Preparing For Window Installation
Preparing For Window Installation
NOTE: If windshield flange was damaged during removal, paint structure should be repaired according to specifications, "Vehicle-Paint" and if
necessary, corrosion repair measures should be taken according to guidelines in "Surface Technology/Chemical Materials Folder".
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
1561A and scraper V.A.G 1561/10; do not remove completely.
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Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.
CAUTION:
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Keep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.
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Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation.
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Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.
New window, installing
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Clean windshield in adhering area using D 009 401 04 and prime using D 009 200 02 glass/paint primer.
Applying primer
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Apply primer - 2 - along circumference evenly and in one motion using applicator - 1 -.
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Begin application with a fully saturated felt. Air drying time approx. 10 minutes.
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Primer dimensions: Dimension - a - = approx. 20 mm
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Apply primer in center of adhesive bead.
CAUTION: Ceramic application on window is not primer. It must be primed before the application of adhesive sealing material.
Dimensions for application of adhesive
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Adhesive bead
2
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Primer
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Washer
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Bead width - a - = 8 ± 2 mm
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Bead height - b - = 12 ± 3 mm
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Dimension - c - = note varying spacing dimensions to window edge.