Outer Door Seal

Outer Door Seal

• The following describes removing and installing the right outer door seal only. Removing and installing the left outer door seal is identical.

• Remove protective film just prior to assembly. The processing temperature is approximately 68°F (20 °C).

Removing






- Depending on the equipment, remove the upper door trim - 3 -.

- Remove outer door seal - 1 - from the door.

Installation






- Remove any adhesive residue still present using radial disc for adhesive remover (VAS 6349)

- Thoroughly clean the adhesion surface - 4 - with adhesive remover D 002 000 10 immediately before adhering the outer door seal.

• The adhesive surface must be free of dust, grease and adhesive residue.

- The vulcanized point - arrow - on the outer door seal is located in the center area of the hinges - arrow -.

- Remove the protective film and apply the seal to the door. Do not stretch the outer door seal excessively so that the seal is not too long at the end.






- Press the entire adhesive surface of the seal - 3 - firmly onto the door all around - 1 - using the roller (3356).

- This way, the seal is pressed to the side - arrow a - so that the roller (3356) comes into direct contact with the seal contact surface.

The force - arrow b - from the roller can only reach the adhesive surface - 2 - if the procedure described above is used.

- If the seal has become too long, cut it back to the correct length and press the area with the joint on well.

- If small areas of the seal - 3 - loosen again, press them back on with the roller (3356).

• To ensure that the outer door seal does not loosen or slide again, do not close the door for 2 hours.