Body Flange, Preparing For Glass Installation

Body Flange, Preparing For Glass Installation







- Cut back remaining material on window flange with scraping blade VAG 1561/8, but do not remove completely.


CAUTION!
Activator must not have contact with paint, otherwise paint finish will be damaged.


NOTE:
- Remaining material is required as a base for good adhesion of new adhesive material. Keep dirt and grease off adhesive surfaces.
- Exception: If bonding is not performed immediately after cutting back, the remaining residual material must be activated with activator D 181 801 A1.
- If the window flange has been repaired or partially replaced, after painting, the area concerned must be cleaned and primed again.

Installation Instructions







- Apply adhesive material (continuous bead) to pre-coating -1-, applicator at right angle to window.


CAUTION!
Window must be installed within 10 minutes, otherwise adhesive properties of sealant will be impaired.


- With help of two double suction cups (VAG 1344) install glass in window opening, center and press in onto spacing lip.
- Position side glass, from front and rear glass from top with protruding sealing lip.
- Windshield trim line.
- Rear window trim lines.
- Secure windshield during curing time with windshield/window adjusters (443 845 631 A).
- Replace stickers (e.g. for airbag).
- Secure rear window glass in position with adhesive tape during the curing process.
- Remove excess adhesive from glass.

Curing time


CAUTION!
The special standards must be adhered to when replacing bonded windows. One of these standards for example is, that a freshly bonded windshield must comply with safety elements, even in an accident, once the adhesive has exceeded the prescribed minimum curing time.


With the new adhesive DA 004 600 A2 a shorter curing time has been attained.

The minimum curing time for all windows using window adhesive DA 004 600 A2 is 3 hours.

Minimum curing time is the period from bonding window into taking vehicle into use. During the curing time the vehicle must stand on a flat level surface at room temperature (at least 15 °C)


CAUTION!
Vehicle is only safe to use after curing time is completed.


Touching Up Paint Damage

Paint composition is to be restored according to specifications. If necessary, perform corrosion protection.

The following repair method is suitable for paint finish damaged in area which is not visible:

- Painting over twice (wet-on-wet) with glass/paint primer D 009 200 02 - air drying time = approx. 10 minutes.

Cleaning Off Excess Adhesive Material

- It is recommended to use adhesive remover D 002 000. 10 as a cleaning solution. Application of this product requires conformance with safety precautions.


WARNING!
Glass which has just been installed should not be pressed outward while cleaning from inside of vehicle.


- First clean painted surface with a dry cloth. Remove remaining adhesive with adhesive remover D 002 000. 10.
- Cleaning plastic trim: Allow adhesive to cure (approx. one hour) and then peel off.