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Undamaged Window, Preparing for Glazing






Undamaged Window, Preparing for Glazing

Adhesive Bead, Cutting

When using an undamaged window again, cut back remaining adhesive sealant to 12 mm shortly before re-adhering, do not damage primer and ceramic coating.






The remaining material serves as a base for the new adhesive sealant being applied.


Do not prime the adhesive surface or use a cleaning solution on it. Keep the adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.

Exception: If bonding is not performed immediately after cutting back, the remaining material must be activated using the activator D 181 801 A1.

New Sealing Lip, Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Gauge (T10391)






The narrow seam on the windshield can damage the sealing lip when removing it.

Install a new sealing lip if an undamaged window is going to be reinstalled.

Make sure the adhesive surfaces are free of dust and grease.

Only use adhesive remover (D 002 000 10).

Apply the sealing lip immediately after cleaning.

Peel off the protective film just before installing.

Temperature approximately. 21 °C (70 °F).






- Remove the damaged sealing lip.

- Remove completely any left over adhesive.

- Clean the ceramic surface with adhesive remover.

- Set the (T10391) to 6 mm - dimension a -.

- Mark the inner dimension of the sealing lip - 3 - over the entire width with a ball-point pen and the - 2 - and the gauge.

- Apply the new sealing lip on the line.