Overview - Windshield, A5 Convertible

The following dimensions represent the distances at the marked points. This must also be oriented to the layout of the original adhesive bead on the removed component.

Fig 1: Windshield, A5 Convertible Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

1. Windshield
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to WINDSHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Center the distance to the A-pillars
2. Adhesive Bead
   • Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
   • Different distances to window edge:
     • Dimension -a- = 7.6 mm
     • Dimension -b- = 29.6 mm
     • Dimension -c- = 42.3 mm
     • Dimension -d- = 8.8 mm
     • Dimension -e- = 8.6 mm
     • Dimension -f- = 16.2 mm
   • Adhesive bead thickness. Refer to NEW WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .
3. Windshield Frame
4. Plenum Chamber Cover Frame
   • Windshield component
   • With a new windshield, remove the protective molding before installing the cowl panel trim. Refer to Figure.
5. Plenum Chamber Cover
   • Insert in the frame -item 4-.
   • Only press on until it stops after the minimum curing time for the adhesive.
6. Spacer
7. Windshield Frame Trim
8. Locating Pins
   • Quantity: 2
9. Securing Hole
10. Side Windshield Frame Trim
11. Adhesive Bead
    • Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
    • Market-Specific Version
    • Air must not be trapped between the adhesive beads -2 and 11-
      • Dimension -g- = 12 mm
    • Match the length of the adhesive bead to the previous adhesive bead.
    • Adhesive bead thickness. Refer to NEW WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .