Volkswagen ID.4: Preparing old undamaged windows for installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• contour blade set - VAS 852 005-
• scraper set - VAS 861 005

Note

Windows can be installed without centring pins.

NOTICE

Risk of damage to the primer layer and the ceramic band when cutting back the window adhesive.

• Only cut back the window adhesive as far as specified.
• Do not treat cut-back adhesive beads with activator, primer or cleaning solution.
• Keep bonding surface free of dirt and grease.

If reusing an undamaged window -4-, cut back remaining window adhesive -2- just before bonding back in to 1 to 2 mm using scraper -1- from contour blade set - VAS 852 005- or scraper set - VAS 861 005-

Note

If an undamaged window is reused, the remaining adhesive serves as an adhesion base for the new window adhesive to be applied.

Important

• If bonding is performed later than 2 hours after cutting back the adhesive bead, the adhesive bead must be activated with an activator.

• Shake activator to make sure that all components are mixed in the correct ratio.

Important

• Processing temperature of activator is between 15 ºC (59 ºF) and 25 ºC (77 ºF).

NOTICE

Risk of damage to paintwork caused by activator.

• Apply activator precisely onto adhesive bead that has been cut back, and do not spill any activator
• Use applicator to apply activator evenly in one stroke onto adhesive bead that has been cut back.

For drying time, refer to processing instructions on manufacturer's label.

Important

• Adhere to drying time of 10 minutes.
• Adhesive bond must be made no later than 2 hours after activating.

General notes on the use of adhesivesPreparing new windows for installation