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Rear Lid Seam Sealing

Rear Lid Interior View

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    Fine Seam Sealing

    • For fine seam sealing, the sealing compound must project at least 3 mm and a height of 2 mm must be ensured.
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    Spreading the Seal

    • The designated areas must be coated after the sealant is applied.
NOTE:

Make sure that the protected areas do not become uncovered when spreading the seal seam. A PVC layer that is thick enough must cover the panel.

Rear Lid Exterior View

GWWP00-11281Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
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    Fine Seam Sealing

    • For fine seam sealing, the sealing compound must project at least 3 mm and a height of 2 mm must be ensured.
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    Smoothing / Spreading the Seal

    • The designated areas must be evened out / smoothened out after the sealant is applied.
NOTE:

Make sure the protected areas do not become uncovered when smoothing/spreading the seam seal. A PVC layer that is thick enough must cover the panel.