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Preparing body flange for bonding > < Removing trim panel

Polo Mk5

Installing trim panel
   
Installing trim panel
  WARNING
Only use the adhesive indicated as it matches the elasticity of the trim.
The minimum curing time until the vehicle can be operated safely is 3 hours.
l  The glass panel has been built into the frame.
Carry out following work:
–  Slightly roughen the bonding surface with fine emery paper.
–  Clean around bonding surface -2- thoroughly, using cleaning solution -D 009 401 04-.
–  Apply D 181 802 M2 -Glas-/Lackprimer- uniformly with the applicator in one go.
–  Drying time for glass/paint primer is 10 minutes.
–  Apply installation adhesive -D 190 MKD A3-.
Width of adhesive bead: 8 mm.
Height of adhesive bead: 12 mm.
–  Insert trim into roof aperture and centre it. Fix in place with adhesive tape.
–  Observe minimum curing period → Chapter.

   

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