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Windshield, Installing



Windshield, installing







- After preparatory work has been performed, apply the adhesive.
- Position complete surface of nozzle - 2 - onto window.
- - Arrow - indicates direction of application

NOTE: Cross-section thickness of adhesive bead - 1 - is determined by dimension of opening in nozzle tip and rate of application.







- Apply adhesive sealing material all around, as shown in illustration.







- Note varying spacing dimensions to window edge:

CAUTION: Maintain specified distances of adhesive bead to window edges, otherwise there may be leaks.

- In the lower corners, adhesive bead must be applied in even curves at 12 mm distance to side window edge and 25 mm to lower window edge.
- On the lower window edge, the adhesive bead must increase from dimension - a - = 25 mm over dimension - f - = 30 mm to dimension - g - = 36 mm.
- Dimension - a - = 16 mm.
- Dimension - b - = 12 mm.
- Dimension - c - = 92 mm.
- Dimension - d - = 63 mm.
- Dimension - e - = 25 mm.
- Dimension - f - = 30 mm.
- Dimension - g - = 36 mm.

- Using two suction lifters, install windshield in windshield opening.

CAUTION: Window must be installed within 15 minutes, otherwise bonding properties of adhesive will be impaired.

- Center window along sides.
- The window must not touch the cover trim retaining clips.
- Slide window up to upper spacer buffer stop.







"Caution-Safety information" sticker.
- Attach stickers on windshield (e.g. for airbag) in same position on new windshield.
- Determine dimensions - a - and - b - from removed window.