Removing and installing air intake grille - R8 GT — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

• Special tools named: V.A.G 1351/1
• Renewed: rear lid

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• The remaining sealant is required as a base for better adhesion of the new adhesive sealant.
• The cross-section of the adhesive bead is determined by the nozzle opening and the rate of application.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear window .
2. Insert cutting cord (2) into pull handles V.A.G 1351/1 and position cutting cord at air intake grille.
3. Make sawing motions with pull handles V.A.G 1351/1 to cut out air intake grille (1) at rear lid (1).
4. Detach air intake grille.
5. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to rear lid.Make sure that sawing motions do not damage rear lid.Renew rear lid if rear lid flange is damaged . — Shortly before installing, use a carpet knife to cut back remaining adhesive sealant on rear lid flange for an even surface, but do not remove completely. [Note: The remaining sealant is required as a base for better adhesion of the new adhesive sealant.]

6. ⚠ Keep bonding surface clean and free from grease.Do not cut back bonding surface until shortly before installation.Do not apply primer to bonding surface and do not use cleaning solution. — Clean bonding surface all around air intake grille with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
7. Apply glass/paint primerD 009 200 02 all around bonding surface.
8. Apply full surface of nozzle (2) to rear lid flange. [Note: The cross-section of the adhesive bead is determined by the nozzle opening and the rate of application.]
9. Apply adhesive sealant (2) all round as shown.
10. Insert air intake grille (1); note different distances from edge of rear lid flange (3).
11. ⚠ The air intake grille must be fitted within 15 minutes; otherwise the adhesive properties of the adhesive sealant will be impaired.When inserting the air intake grille, any adhesive sealant emerging at the edge of the grille must be removed immediately. — Minimum drying time: 3 hours.
12. Install rear window .

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