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New Window Glass, Preparing For Glazing






New Window Glass, Preparing for Glazing

- Clean adhesive surfaces all the way around with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).

- Wipe the cleaned surfaces with a dry, lint free paper.

- Apply the glass/paint primer (D 009 200 02).

The ceramic application on a new window is not primer.

It must be primed before the application of adhesive sealing material!

Glass/paint primer is conductive to electricity and as a result may not touch the distribution wire e.g. for the rear window heater.

Applying primer:






- Apply glass-/paint primer - 3 - with applicator - 2 - evenly in one stroke near the window molding - 1 - on the window - 4 -.

- Beginning applying with saturated felt.

Primer width approximately 20 mm.

The glass/paint primer must be positioned in the center of the adhesive bead.

Curing time 10 minutes

Applying adhesive

Cross-section thickness of adhesive bead is determined by dimension of opening in nozzle tip and rate of application.

Dimensions for adhesive application:






1. Adhesive sealing bead.

2. Glass/paint primer

3. Window


Dimension - a - = 8 mm.

Dimension - b - = 12 mm.

Dimension - c - = note varying spacing dimensions to window edge. Refer to item 2 => [ (Item 2) Adhesive sealing material ] Windshield Assembly Overview.

- Position complete surface of nozzle - 2 - onto window.






Application direction - arrow - for adhesive bead - 1 -.

- Apply adhesive sealing material - 1 - all around on window - 2 - according to illustration.






- Insert the windshield or rear window into the opening for the window with the help of two suction cups.

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