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Body flange, windscreen > < Preparing body flange for glazing
Body flange
Body flange
   
–  Cut back remaining material on body flange with U-shaped blade -V.A.G 1561/3-, but do not remove completely.
  Note
Remaining material serves as adhesion base for newly applied adhesive sealing compound. Keep bonding surfaces free of dirt and grease.
  WARNING
Activator must not have contact with paint or the paintwork will be damaged.
Exception: If bonding is not performed immediately after cutting back, the remaining residual material must be activated with activator .
t  If the window flange has been repaired or partially renewed, the area concerned must be cleaned and primed again after painting.
  N64-0031

Body flange, windscreen > < Preparing body flange for glazing