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Side Window, Installing







Side Window, Installing

Undamaged Removed Window

- If the windshield flange was damaged, then it must be repainted and if necessary, corrosion protected.

- First clean corrected area with Cleaning Solution (D 009 401 04) and then apply Glass and Paint Primer (D 009 200 02).

- When reusing an undamaged rear window, cut remaining adhesive sealing material on window and flange using a carpet knife so that it is even, but do not remove completely!

- Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.


Keep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.

Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation.

Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.

- Apply adhesive onto residual adhesive bead

Bead width = 8 ± 2 mm

Bead height = 13.5 ± 1.5 mm

Adhesive sealing material DH 009 100 03 (small cartridge) is recommended when bonding a single window; D 004 300 05 (2K- adhesive) is recommended when bonding more than one window.

With New Window

- Clean windshield in adhesion area using D 009 401 04 and prime using D 009 200 02 glass/paint primer.

- Ensure an air drying time of 10 minutes for primer.

- Apply adhesive.





1 Adhesive sealing material
2 Primer
3 Window

Bead width a = 8 ± 2 mm

Bead height = 13.5 ± 1.5 mm

Distance to the edge of the window glass c =

Install the lower trim molding before installing the side window

- Position window at lower side panel and press into opening.

- Secure window in opening using adhesive tape.