1 | Remove adhesive residue from windshield. |
When reusing windshield. |
A maximum of 1 mm of adhesive residue may be left. Pull off loose adhesive material (remaining pieces which are not completely cut off). |
2 | Clean windshield with commercially available glass cleaner. |
The bonding area on the windshield must be absolutely dry and free of dust and grease. |
3 | Check windshield for damage. |
If windshield is damaged |
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Replace windshield. |
4 | Position windshield on rubber window spacers on body flange, align, and center. |
A helper is required. |
Align windshield such that the clearance from the body flange on the left and right is equal. |
5 | Glue suitable adhesive strips onto roof edge and windshield. |
Marks installation position. Facilitates gluing in later. |
A helper is required. |
6 | Cut through adhesive strips on the edge of the windshield. |
7 | Remove windshield. |
A helper is required. |
8 | Clean bonding area on windshield with the cleaner and cleaning cloth contained in the repair kit and rub dry with a dry cloth. |
When replacing windshield. |
9 | Apply primer with slight pressure in one stroke and with sufficient coat thickness to the bonding area on the windshield. |
When replacing windshield. |
Do not brush on primer and do not apply an excessive coat thickness; observe flash-off time (at least 10 min). |