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Windshield Assembly Overview







Windshield Assembly Overview






1 Windshield

Remove the windshield, Refer to => [ Windshield, Removing ] Windshield, Removing

Windshield, Installing, Refer to => [ Windshield, Installing ] Windshield, Installing

2 Communication window

Only with tinted glass

There is no infrared reflecting coating in this area, it serves to fulfill function of electronic components installed as retail accessories.

3 Height dimension

From window surface to upper edge of the windshield frame

Set a constant dimension of 2.5 mm using the adjustment gauge (3371)

4 Gap dimension

From window edge to the windshield frame

Set a constant dimension of 2.5 mm using the adjustment gauge (3371)

5 Windshield frame body flange

6 PUR adhesive sealant

Bead diameter: width = 7 mm, height = 11 mm (including pre-coating, residual material on window glass and window flange)

Minimum curing time, Refer to => [ Minimum Curing Time ] Minimum Curing Time

7 Height dimension

From window surface to upper edge of A-pillar

Set a constant dimension of 8 mm using the adjustment gauge (3371)

8 Gap dimension

From the window edge to A-pillar

Set a constant dimension of 2.5 mm using the adjustment gauge (3371)

9 A-pillar body flange

10 Adjustment aid

443 845 631 A

Only for installation, is removed after adhesive cures.

11 Windshield frame body flange

12 Spacer

Is a part of the windshield

13 Retainer

Is a part of the windshield

14 Plenum chamber cover

Must only be pulled out of binding profile by hand.