Back Window Glass Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

51 31 241 - Removing and installing/replacing rear window cover (top)





Special tools required:
- 51 3 320





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear window Removing and Installing/Replacing Windscreen





Detach cover (1).
Remove remnants of adhesive tape (2).
Clean adhesive surface with spirit.
Air drying time: ≥ 1 minute

Important!
Adhesive area must be dry and free from dust and grease.
Once it has been cleaned, do not touch the adhesive area with bare hands.





Installation:
Following instructions for bonding components with double-sided adhesive tape.

Pretreat adhesive area with SikaCleaner-205 applicator.
Air drying time: ≥ 1 minute





Reposition lever (1) and open special tool 51 3 320 .





Pull off protective film (2) in stages from adhesive tape.
Insert cover (1) in guide rollers (3).





Place special tool with contact rollers (1) up against window upper edge.
Align cover to window outer edge.
Fit cover and visually check for perfect seating.





Reposition lever (1) and close special tool.
Make cover (3) is correctly seated in guide rollers (2).





Continue to pull off protective film (1) in stages from adhesive tape.
Run special tool with handwheel over entire window upper edge.