Rear Lid Window Assembly Overview

Rear Lid Window Assembly Overview

• Certain connections are included with the replacement rear window that are meant to be used only for certain optional equipment.

• Remove any unnecessary cable ends directly at the connection on the rear window.






1 Rear window

• Distance - a - to the brake lamp = 3 mm mm

• Distance - e - to the side wall frame = 3 mm.

• Before removing, disconnect all electrical connectors and secure the terminals to the middle of the window on the inside using adhesive tape.

2 Adhesive sealing material

• Bead width = 8 mm +/- 2 mm

• Bead height = 12 mm +2 mm

• Distances measured from the window edge to the center of the bead of adhesive:

• Dimension b = 14 mm

• Dimension c = 17 mm

• Dimension d = 10 mm

• Dimension f = 24 mm

3 Spacer

• Included in the delivery of the rear window

4 Adhesive stop profile

• On the side, the adhesive end profile directly next to the rail for the window defroster to the edge of the glass

5 Rail

• For rear window defogger

• Must not come in contact with the window adhesive

6 Gap cover

• Can be replaced.

- Remove all around the gap cover.

- Remove any remaining adhesive with a glass scraper.

- Clean adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution (D 009 401 04).

- Apply glass/paint primer (D 009 200 02) to the adhesive surface and let it dry for 10 minutes.

- Peel off the protective film from the gap cover in steps and press it in distance - d - from the edge of the glass.

- Press the gap cover with roller (3356).

• Window adhesive must not come into contact with the rear window defroster distributing wire.

• The window must be installed within 15 minutes or the adhesive sealing material will not adhere properly.

- Center window along sides.

- Note the distance to the brake lamp = 3 mm.

- Observe minimum curing time. Refer to => [ Minimum Curing Time ] Flush-Bonded Windows.