Windshield Assembly Overview
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- Windshield
- Communication window
- Only with tinted glass
- There is no infrared reflecting coating in this area, it serves to fulfill function of electronic components installed as retail accessories.
- Height dimension
- From window surface to upper edge of the windshield frame
- Set a constant dimension of 2.5 mm using the adjustment gauge 3371
- Gap dimension
- From window edge to the windshield frame
- Set a constant dimension of 2.5 mm using the adjustment gauge 3371
- Windshield frame body flange
- PUR adhesive sealant
- Bead diameter: width = 7 mm, height = 11 mm (including pre-coating, residual material on window glass and window flange)
- Minimum curing time, Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME
- Height dimension
- From window surface to upper edge of A-pillar
- Set a constant dimension of 8 mm using the adjustment gauge 3371
- Gap dimension
- From the window edge to A-pillar
- Set a constant dimension of 2.5 mm using the adjustment gauge 3371
- A-pillar body flange
- Adjustment aid
- 443 845 631 A
- Only for installation, is removed after adhesive cures.
- Windshield frame body flange
- Spacer
- Is a part of the windshield
- Retainer
- Is a part of the windshield
- Plenum chamber cover
- Must only be pulled out of binding profile by hand.