Preparing For Window Installation

Preparing for window installation

NOTE: If windshield flange was damaged during removal, paint structure should be repaired and if necessary, corrosion repair measures should be taken.

For undamaged removed windshield

- When reusing an undamaged window, smoothly cut back residual adhesive sealing material on window and flange using Electric Cutter V.A.G 1561 A and Cutting Blade, Bent at Right Angle V.A.G 1561/10 ; do not remove completely.
- Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.

CAUTION:
- Keep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.
- Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation.
- Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.

With new window

- Clean window in adhesive area with Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04 and prime with Glass/Paint Primer D 009 200 02.







Applying primer

- Apply primer - 2 - along circumference evenly and in one motion using applicator - 1 -.
- Begin applying with saturated felt. Drying time approx. 10 minutes

- Primer width dimension: Dimension a - a - = approx. 20 mm

- 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 adhesive application

1 - Adhesive sealing material
2 - Primer
3 - Window
- Bead width - a - = 8 ± 2 mm.
- Bead height - b - = 12 + 3 mm.