Flush-Bonded Side Window Overview

Flush-Bonded Side Window Overview

Vehicles With Standard Windows






1 Trim

• Clipped in before installing side window.

2 Side Window

• Unclip trim molding before removing window.

• To install, insert window in lower D-pillar and side panel.

• Press window on C-pillar with clip - 4 - flush into body cut-out.

• Secure window in addition with adhesive tape.

3 Adhesive Sealing Material

• Different distances to window edge.

• Dimension - a - = 9 mm

• Dimension - b - = 10 mm

• Dimension - c - = 23 mm

4 Clip

• Is cut through when removing window.

Vehicles With Gloss Package






1 C-pillar Trim

• To remove, slide forward out of window.

2 Side Window

• To remove window, unclip side panel trim molding - 5 -, trim molding - 4 - and trim panel - 3 -.

- Before installation, clip trim panel - 3 - and trim molding - 4 - into side window clips.

• To install, insert window in lower D-pillar and side panel.

• Press window on C-pillar with clip - 4 - flush into body cut-out.

• Secure window in addition with adhesive tape.

3 Trim

• Before removal, side panel trim molding - 5 - and trim molding - 4 - removed.

• To remove, unclip in stages from clips.

4 Decorative Trim Strip

• Before removal, side panel trim molding removed.

• To remove, unclip in stages from clips.

5 Side Panel Trim Molding

6 Adhesive Sealing Material

• Different distances to window edge. Refer to => [ (Item 3) Adhesive Sealing Material ].

7 Clip

• Is cut through when removing window.

Side Panel Trim Molding, Removing






- Remove the trim molding - 1 - from C-pillar beginning at clips - 3 - below side window molding - 2 -.

- Remove the trim molding from the roof trim molding.

• To prevent damage to paint when removing and installing trim molding, cover area below side window and on side panel using adhesive tape.

• Also, a slightly bent roof trim molding is damaged and must be replaced.