Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk6 > Body | General body repairs, exterior | Glazing/window mechanism | Flush bonded windows | Preparing old undamaged window for glazing

Cutting back adhesive bead

Note

t	When re-using an undamaged window, cut back residual adhesive seal to 12 mm, being careful not to damage primer and ceramic coats.

t	Remaining material serves as adhesion base for newly applied adhesive sealing compound.

WARNING

Do not prime bonding surface and do not treat with a cleaning solution. Keep bonding surface free of dirt and grease.

Exception: If bonding is not performed immediately after cutting back, the remaining residual material must be activated with activator D 181 801 A1.

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