Installing side window in sliding door, panel van — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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• Side window of sliding door must be installed within 10 minutes, or adhesive properties of glass adhesive will be impaired. — Apply glass/paint primerD 009 200 02 to trim (1) (drying time approx. 10 minutes).
• Trim (2) must be flush with front door trim.
• The side window of the sliding door has been bonded correctly if the gaps and shut lines are even all around, the glass is not too deep and does not protrude and all contours align when the is door closed.

📋 Procedure

1. Drill a hole for the pneumatic sabre sawV.A.G 1523A.
2. Using pneumatic sabre sawV.A.G 1523A, roughly cut out window aperture (1) leaving an edge of about 15 mm (arrow).
3. Blunt the edge (1) of the cut-out window aperture.
4. To prevent corrosion, restore paint structure according to specifications in "“Paint”" workshop manual.
5. Attach sealing bead (2) to edge of window aperture using plastic hammerVAS 5301/20(2).

6. Clean all around edge of side window in sliding door (1) over a width of 20 mm with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
7. Then rub edge of window dry using a lint-free cloth.
8. Bond sponge rubber seal (2) to inside of side window of sliding door (1).
9. Set trim (2) against sliding door (1) and determine position using adhesive tape.
10. Determine position of sliding door window relative to window aperture and trim (2).
11. Apply glass/paint primerD 009 200 02(1) evenly to surface (2) of sliding door.
12. Apply glass/paint primerD 009 200 02 evenly to surface of side window of sliding door.
13. Apply adhesive sealing material in continuous bead, holding applicator at right angle to side window of sliding door (1).
14. ⚠ Side window of sliding door must be installed within 10 minutes, or adhesive properties of glass adhesive will be impaired. — Apply glass/paint primerD 009 200 02 to trim (1) (drying time approx. 10 minutes).
15. Apply adhesive sealant (2) to surface of trim (1).
16. Set side window of sliding door (1) using 2 suction liftersV.A.G 1344 and trim (2) in window aperture, centre them and apply pressure so that adhesive sealant is spread evenly.
17. Secure side window of sliding door (1) against slipping while adhesive sealant is drying with adhesive tape (arrows).
18. Trim (2) must be flush with front door trim.
19. The rear part of the side window of the sliding door (1) should be flush with the edge of the sliding door at the top and bottom (arrow). [Note: The side window of the sliding door has been bonded correctly if the gaps and shut lines are even all around, the glass is not too deep and does not protrude and all contours align when the is door closed.]

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