Side Window Overview

Vehicles with Standard Windows

Fig 1: Flush-Bonded Side Window Assembly Overview

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1. Trim
   • Clipped in before installing side window.
2. Side Window
   • Unclip trim molding before removing window.
   • To install, insert window in lower D-pillar and side panel.
   • Press window on C-pillar with clip -4- flush into body cut-out.
   • Secure window in addition with adhesive tape.
3. Adhesive
   • Different distances to window edge.
   • Dimension -a- = 9 mm
   • Dimension -b- = 10 mm
   • Dimension -c- = 23 mm
4. Clip
   • Is cut through when removing window.

Vehicles with Gloss Package

Fig 2: Identifying Side Window Replacement Components

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1. C-Pillar Trim
   • To remove, slide forward out of window.
2. Side Window
   • To remove window, unclip side panel trim molding -5-, trim molding -4- and trim panel -3-.

     -- Before installation, clip trim panel -3- and trim molding -4- into side window clips.

   • To install, insert window in lower -D- pillar and side panel.
   • Press window on C- pillar with clip -4- flush into body cut-out.
   • Secure window in addition with adhesive tape.
3. Trim
   • Before removal, side panel trim molding -5- and trim molding -4- removed.
   • To remove, unclip in stages from clips
4. Trim Strip
   • Before removal, side panel trim molding removed.
   • To remove, unclip in stages from clips.
5. Side Panel Trim Molding
   • Removing. Refer to Fig 3 - Side Panel Trim Molding, Removing.
6. Adhesive
   • Different distances to window edge. Refer to -item  3- Adhesive.
7. Clip
   • Is cut through when removing window.

Side Panel Trim Molding, Removing 

Fig 3: Trim For Side Panel Components

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-- Remove the trim molding -1- from C- pillar beginning at clips -3- below side window molding -2-.

-- Remove the trim molding from the roof trim molding.