Overview - Windshield

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Windshield
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WINDSHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
PUR Adhesive Sealant
- Bead diameter: width -dimension a- = 7 mm, height -dimension b- = 10 mm (including pre-coating, residual material on window glass and window flange)
- Minimum Curing Time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
- Beginning and end of the adhesive bead at the -arrow-
Body Flange
- Paint damage, repairing
Seal
- Is a component of the windshield
Gap Dimension
- Must be even
Window Adjuster
- Left and right
- Is removed again after the adhesive hardens
Connector
- For the windshield defogger.
Retainer
- Is a component of the windshield
- Plenum Chamber Cover, Removing and Installing. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Plenum Chamber Cover
- Removing and Installing. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .