Side Window, Installing: Procedure

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- Prepare the body flange for installation. Refer to BODY FLANGE, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

-- Prepare undamaged window for installation. Refer to UNDAMAGED WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION , or prepare new window for installation. Refer to NEW WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

Use One-Part Window Adhesive for Side Windows:D 169 300 M1 (small cartridge). If more than one window pane must be installed, the Two-Part Window Adhesive Kit:D 004 660 M2 can also be used.

-- Apply adhesive all around the molding.

-- Apply adhesive to remaining bead on an undamaged cut-out window.

-- Insert the new window glass into the opening for the window, press it onto the C-pillar first with the locating pins and then onto the D-pillar with the locating pin.

-- For a window without a locating pin, align the window lengthwise to the edge on the side panel and then insert it into the opening for the window.

-- Secure the window in window opening with adhesive tape.

Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .

Further installation is the reverse order of removal.