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Windshield Overview






Windshield Overview






1 Windshield

Removing windshield, refer to => [ Windshield ] Windshield.

2 PUR Adhesive Sealant

Bead diameter: width = 6.5 mm, height = 10 mm (including pre-coating, residual material on window glass and window flange).

Minimum curing time, refer to => [ Minimum Curing Time ] Minimum Curing Time.

3 Body Flange

4 Drip Rail

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Drip Rail ] Drip Rail.

5 Gap Dimension

From window edge to roof edge.

Set a constant dimension of 2.5 mm using adjustment gauge (3371).

6 Sealing Lip

Is a part of the windshield.

It will get damaged when removing the windshield.

Install a new sealing lip.

7 Interior Rearview Mirror

8 Window Adjuster

443.845.631 A

9 Retainer

Is a part of the windshield

10 Plenum Chamber Cover

Must only be pulled out of binding profile by hand.

11 Adhesive Bead End

Apply the adhesive bead in this area.