Removing and installing flush-bonded windows - general comments — AUDI

Removing and installing flush-bonded windows - general comments
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal kit for flush bonded windows
V.A.G 1474 A
or
V.A.G 1474 B
Suction lifter
V.A.G 1344
Cutting tool
V.A.G 1351
Windscreen removal kit
V.A.G 1755
Cartridge gun
V.A.G 1628
Cartridge heater
V.A.G 1939 A
Electric cutter
V.A.G 1561 A
Blade (58 mm)
V.A.G 1561/2
Blade (U-shaped)
V.A.G 1561/3
Scraper (25 mm)
V.A.G 1561/8
Blade (offset)
V.A.G 1561/10
Double cartridge gun
VAS 5237
Reel device
V.A.G 1654 A
Repairing windscreen using
repair kit for windscreens
VAS 1993
Windscreens damaged by stone chipping can be repaired using
windscreen repair kit
VAS 1993
.
The damaged areas must not exceed a certain size, and must not be within the main field of vision.
For detailed information, refer to the instructions supplied with each kit.
Materials
2-component window adhesive
DA 004 600 A2
Note
Note
1-component window adhesive
DH 009 100 03
Note
Note
Glass and paint primer
D 009 200 02
Cleaning solution
D 009 401 04
Applicator
D 009 500 25
Adhesive remover
D 002 000 10
Cutting thread
357 853 999
Cutting thread
357 845 955
Note minimum drying times
.
To process this material use
double cartridge gun
VAS 5237
.
Heat using
cartridge heater
V.A.G 1939 A
according to manufacturer's instructions.
Miniature 110 ml cartridge for sealing and/or for use when the 400 ml double cartridge is not sufficient.
Minimum drying times
WARNING
For safety reasons, when installing windscreen or rear window, use only non-conductive 2-component adhesive with the designations listed below.
You must NOT drive the vehicle until the minimum drying time has elapsed, as the vehicle is otherwise not safe to drive.
Type of window
Vehicle
Adhesive sealant
Drying time in hours
Windscreen
With/without
airbag
2-component window glass adhesive
DA 004 600 A2
3
Rear window on Coupé
2-component window glass adhesive
DA 004 600 A2
3
Rear window on hard top
1-component window adhesive
DH 009 100 03
3
Side windows
1-component window adhesive
DH 009 100 03
3
Cleaning off adhesive sealant
We recommend using
adhesive remover
D 002 000 10
for cleaning. Pay attention to safety regulations when handling.
Caution
When cleaning from inside the vehicle passenger compartment, make sure you do not press the window you have just fitted outwards.
Painted surfaces
First clean painted surface with a dry cloth. Then clean off remaining adhesive sealant with
adhesive remover
D 002 000 10
.
Plastic trim
Allow adhesive sealant to dry (approx. 1 hour) and then pull off.