Overview - Windshield

Fig 1: Windshield Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Windshield
- Remove the windshield. Refer to WINDSHIELD, REMOVING
- Windshield, installing. Refer to WINDSHIELD, INSTALLING
- The gap dimension -c- must be even.
PUR Adhesive Sealant
- Bead diameter: -Width b- = 6.5 mm -Height a- Height = 10 mm (including the precoating, residual material on the window and the window flange)
- Minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME .
Body Flange
- Paint damage, repairing. Refer to PAINT DAMAGE, REPAIRING .
Sealing Lip
- Part of a new windshield
Drip Rail
Window Adjuster
- On vehicles without a window adjuster, secure the windshield with cloth tape during the curing time.
Retainer
- Is a part of the windshield
Plenum Chamber Cover
- May only be pulled out of the retainer by hand.
- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to INSTALLING .
- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to INSTALLING .
Adhesive Bead End
- Apply the adhesive bead in this area
Wire
Wire