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Preparing undamaged windows (windscreens) for installation

Note

  • Depending on the production condition of the vehicle the arrangement of the beads of adhesive sealant on the sides of the windscreen can vary.
  • In any case, apply the adhesive sealant (PUR) to the windscreen according to the following instructions.

 

  • Check whether the existing bead has been applied to the side of the windscreen as illustrated.

Application of adhesive bead

Note At the centre of the screen (dimensions below) you must slightly offset the adhesive bead to avoid the spacer block which is attached to the flange of the bodywork.

  1. 399.5 mm
  2. 25 mm
  3. 45 mm
  4. 25 mm
  5. 9 mm
  6. 6.5 mm

Glazing

  • If the adhesive bead is applied to the windscreen, prepare the glass according to the following instructions.
  • If the adhesive bead is applied to the windscreen, prepare the glass according to the following instructions:
Caution

Do not damage primer and ceramic coating when doing this.

  • Completely remove the bead of adhesive sealant material (PUR) from both sides of the windscreen only.
  • Prepare the surface of the screen from which you have removed the bead of adhesive sealant material (PUR).
  • Cut back the bead of adhesive sealant material (PUR) on the top and bottom edges of the glass but do not remove them. To do so, proceed as follows:
Caution

Cut back the adhesive bead shortly before mounting the window.

If an adhesive bead is not applied to the window immediately after being cut, this must be "activated "with the glass activator - D 181 802 M1- .

Do not damage primer and ceramic coating when doing this.

  • Shortly before applying the adhesive to the window, cut back the adhesive bead stuck to the window to a height of 1 to 2 mm.

Note The remaining material is required as a base for the new adhesive sealing material (PUR).

Caution

The bonding surfaces must be free of dust and grease.

Do not apply primer to the previously cut-back adhesive bead and do not treat with solvent.

Glazing

Preparing undamaged windows (all windows) for installation

Caution

Cut back the adhesive bead shortly before mounting the window.

If an adhesive bead is not applied to the window immediately after being cut, this must be "activated "with the glass activator - D 181 802 M1- .

Do not damage primer and ceramic coating when doing this.

  • Shortly before applying the adhesive to the window, cut back the adhesive bead stuck to the window to a height of 1 to 2 mm.

Glazing

Note The remaining material is required as a base for the new adhesive sealing material (PUR).

Caution

The bonding surfaces must be free of dust and grease.

Do not apply primer to the previously cut-back adhesive bead and do not treat with solvent.

  • Apply the adhesive sealing material (PUR) to the adhesive bead just cut-back.
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