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Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair






Rear Window Assembly Overview, Avant

The printed gap covers on window edges have been discontinued in vehicles as of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 400 001.

New windows without gap covers can be installed retroactively in older vehicles.





1 - Rear window

Dimension - a - even out when installing.

2 - Adhesive bead

Observe curing times => [ Minimum Curing Times ] Minimum Curing Times

Note varying spacing dimensions to window edge.

Dimension - b - = 6 mm

Dimension - c - = 38 mm

Dimension - d - = 6 mm

Bead width = 8 +2 mm

Bead height = 13.5 +1.5 mm

3 - High-mount brake light

Removed before removing rear window=> Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns

4 - Sealing strips

Pull off before removing rear window.

5 - Seal for rear window wiper

CAUTION!
When installing window, the axle of windshield wiper motor must be centered on grommet, otherwise there will be leaks.