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Leon Mk2

Installing retaining strip
Installing retaining strip
  Note
t  The securing screws for the retaining strip are corrosion-resistant. No further secondary treatment is required.
t  If a screw is overtightened, it is essential to replace it with a „black“ oversize screw.
   
  Note
t  Installation is described only for the left side. The right side is similar.
t  Remove protective backing immediately before installation. Working temperature of all parts approx. 21° C.
t  Curing period before fitting securing bolts is at least 2 hours at a room temperature of about 21 °C.
t  Use only adhesive remover -D 002 000 10- as cleaning agent.
t  The retaining strip must be bonded in place immediately following cleaning.
–  Immediately before bonding retaining strip, clean bonding surface thoroughly with adhesive remover -D 002 000 10-.
–  Pull protective film -5- off retaining strip -1- immediately prior to installation.
l  Bonding surfaces must be free of dust and grease.
–  Apply retaining strip -1- evenly on side member -7-.
–  Press retaining strip forcefully with roller for door insulation film -3356- in area of adhesive tape.
  Caution
A curing period of at least 2 hours at a room temperature of about 21 °C must be observed before securing bolts are fitted.
Only then has the adhesive tape developed its full strength.
Side member without holes
–  Drill out holes with a 1.5 mm drill bit.
–  Screw in self-tapping screws -2- with cordless drill/driver -VAS 5036-, using the highest speed, until the screw bites. Remove cordless drill/driver immediately.
Side member with holes
–  Tighten bolts -2- with least possible torque so that bolt is not over tightened.
–  Then screw in bolts -3 and 4-.
Specified torque for bolts -2, 3 and 4-: 1.5 Nm.

   

Assembly overview - lettering > 05.00 > < Removing retaining strip