Preparing For Window Installation

Preparing for Window Installation

For Undamaged Removed Windshield

- When reusing an undamaged window, cut back smoothly residual adhesive sealing material on window and flange using electric cutter (V.A.G 1561) and scraper (V.A.G 1561/10) ; do not remove completely!

- The remaining material serves as a base for the new adhesive sealant being applied.


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.

- Replace gap cover at top window edge. Refer to => [ Replacing Gap Cover ] Windshield Overview.

With New Window:

- Clean adhesion area around edge of window with glass cleaner ( D 009 401 04 ).

- Prime (D 009 200 02 ) as described in the following.


Ceramic application on window is not primer! It must be primed before the application of adhesive sealing material!

Applying Primer





- Apply primer - 2 - evenly in one motion using - 1 -.

- Begin applying with saturated felt.

- Drying time is approximately 10 minutes.

- Primer width dimension - a - approx. 20 mm.

- Apply primer in center of adhesive bead.

Dimensions for Adhesive Application





- Adhesive bead - 1 -.

- Primer - 2 -.

- Window - 3 -.

- Dimension - a - = 8 mm.

- Dimension - b - = 12 mm.

- Dimension - c - = 8 mm to edge of window (all around).

Reworking the Window Glass Flange

- If windshield flange has been repaired or replaced, paint structure should be restored according to specifications in repair information, vehicle-paint and if necessary, corrosion repair measures should be taken according to guidelines in surface technology/chemical materials folder.

- Clean the surface with D 009 401 04 and then prime it with D 009 200 02.

- After performing preparatory work, cut tip off nozzle as shown.






- Dimension - a - 12 mm.

- 8 mm wide adhesive bead.

- - Arrow - indicates direction of application

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

- Apply adhesive sealing material along perimeter according to illustration.






- Distance from the center of the adhesive bead to the window edge: 8 mm

- Using double suction cups, install the windshield.


Window must be installed within 15 minutes, otherwise bonding properties of adhesive will be impaired.

- Center window along sides.

- Spacing between edge of windshield and roof frame must be 4 mm.

- Press drip rail into clips - 3 - until it stops only after curing time has elapsed for adhesive - 1 -.






- When pressing in drip rail, make sure sealing lip lies flat against windshield and does not slip behind edge of windshield.

- Hollow rivet - 2 -.

- Secure window in window opening with adhesive tape.