Side Window Overview
Side Window Overview
1 Side Window
• Roof trim molding and side trim molding removed. Refer to => [ Roof Trim Molding ] Roof Trim Molding.
• When installing a new window, first press it onto the" C-pillar" using the securing pin and then insert it completely in the window opening.
• If a removed window is reinstalled, secure it to the C-pillar using adhesive tape.
2 Adhesive Sealing Material
3 Spacer
• 3x
4 Securing Pin
• No replacement part
• Is cut through when removing window.
Undamaged Side Window, Removing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Cutting Tools for Glass (V.A.G 1351)
• Wire Spool (VAS 6452/1)
• Electric Cutter (V.A.G 1561A)
In window separation area, protect side panel and roof against paint damage with adhesive tape.
- Remove the door seal in the "A-pillar" and side window area.
- Remove the side trim molding and roof molding.
Roof trim molding must not be bent.
- Route the cutting cord around the side window as shown in the illustration.
- Secure X and Y ends in two pull grips from special tool (V.A.G 1351).
- Pull cutting wire forward in direction of - arrow A - using light sawing motions and cut through lower adhesive sealing material at side panel and at roof frame.
- In this way, first the securing pin on the rear of the window and then the adhesive bead are cut through.
- Then pull cutting wire through in direction of - arrow B - downward through adhesive sealing material.
- Remove window from window opening.
Broken Side Window, Removing
- Protect body and interior from glass splinters.
- Bond flange all around with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.
- Remove glass pieces from adhesive material.
When removing a window, always wear protective goggles and leather gloves.
- Remove adhesive material (with glass residue) from window opening using (V.A.G 1561A) and (V.A.G 1561/10) (with stopper roll).
Preparations for Installing Side Window
- When reusing an undamaged window, cut remaining adhesive sealing material on window and flange using a carpet knife so that it is even, but do not remove completely!
• Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.
• 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 the adhesive surface all the way around with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).
- Apply glass and paint primer (D 009 200 02) all around in adhesive area.
• Drying time 10 minutes.
Side Window, Installing
• Cross-section thickness of adhesive bead is determined by dimension of the opening in the nozzle tip and rate of application.
Dimensions for adhesive application:
1. Adhesive sealing material
2. Glass/paint primer
3. Window
• Dimension - a - = 8 mm +2 mm
• Dimension - b - = 12 mm +3 mm
• Distance - c - = to window edge is given through the window molding or through the remaining bead.
- Position complete surface of the nozzle - 2 - onto window.
• Application direction - arrow - for adhesive bead - 1 -.
- Apply adhesive sealing material all around near window molding.
- With an undamaged removed window, apply adhesive to remaining bead.
• Use 1K window adhesive (DH 009 100 03) (small cartridge), or 2K window adhesive kit (DA 004 600 A2) can also be used if more than one window must be bonded.
- Press the new window in with the securing pin on the C-pillar and then insert it in the window opening and secure it to the B-pillar using adhesive tape.
- On windows without a securing pin, align the window lengthwise to the edge on the side panel - arrow - and then insert it into the cut-out for the window.
- Install the roof trim strip and lower trim strip into the clips on the side panel and then center the glass.
- Install the door seal to the B-pillar.
- Observe minimum curing time => [ Minimum Curing Time ] Flush-Bonded Windows.