Side Window Installation Preparation

Side Window Installation Preparation

• If windshield flange was damaged during removal, paint structure should be repaired and if necessary, corrosion repair measures should be taken.

=> [ Undamaged Windshield ]

=> [ New Window, Installing ]

=> [ Dimensions for Application of Adhesive ]

Undamaged Windshield

- 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.

CAUTION!
• 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.

- Apply adhesive onto residual adhesive bead

• Bead width = 8 ± 2 mm

• Bead height = 13.5 ± 1.5 mm

• Adhesive sealing material DH 009 100 03 (small cartridge) is recommended when bonding a single window; D 004 300 05 (2K- adhesive) is recommended when bonding more than one window.

New Window, Installing

- Clean windshield in adhering area using D 009 401 04 and prime using D 009 200 02 glass/paint primer.

- Ensure an air drying time of 10 minutes for primer.

- Apply adhesive

Dimensions for Application of Adhesive





1 Adhesive bead
2 Primer
3 Washer

• Bead width a = 8 ± 2 mm

• Bead height = 13.5 ± 1.5 mm

• Dimension c = note varying spacing dimensions to window edge => [ Side Window Edge Adhesive Bead Spacing ] Side Window Edge Adhesive Bead Spacing.

- Press roof trim molding into retaining clips at D-pillar.

- Press trim - 1 - into retaining clips - 2 - at D-pillar and lower side panel.





- Position window at lower side panel and press into opening.

- Slide window onto stop at B-pillar .

- Secure window in opening using adhesive tape.