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Windshield, Removing And Installing: Installing

Windshield, Installing 

NOTE:

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

Dimensions for adhesive application:

Fig 1: Dimensions For Adhesive Application
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  1. Adhesive Bead
  2. Glass/Paint Primer
  3. Window

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

Fig 2: Positioning Complete Surface Of Nozzle Onto Window
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-- Apply adhesive sealing material -1- all around on window -2- according to illustration.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool VAS 5237
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-- With an undamaged removed window, apply adhesive to remaining bead.

-- Using suction cups, install the windshield.

CAUTION:

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

-- Center window along sides.

-- Before installing plenum chamber cover, first remove protective profile -2- from the frame.

-- Observe minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME FOR BONDED WINDOWS .