Removing and installing partition glass — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

• Special tools named: V.A.G 1561/22

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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.
• Mineral glass: use 1-component window adhesiveDH 009 100 03 or 2-component window adhesiveDA 004 600 A2.Polycarbonate glass (R8 GT): use only 1-component MS adhesiveD 172 090 A2.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove C-pillar trim (left and right) 70.
2. Remove back panel trim 70.
3. Remove centre engine compartment trim (front) .
4. Remove hinge trim and B-pillar trim .
5. ⚠ Risk of injury!Wear safety goggles.Wear leather gloves. — Working from passenger compartment, cut through adhesive bead all around partition glass using electric cutterV.A.G 1561A and blade (L-shaped, 25.4 mm)V.A.G 1561/22; this also severs locating pins on back of partition glass.

6. Take partition glass out of opening.
7. Protect body and interior against damage from glass splinters.
8. Remove glass fragments down to adhesive sealant.
9. Mask flange all round with fabric-backed adhesive tape.
10. Cut through adhesive sealant (with glass fragments) in window opening using electric cutterV.A.G 1561A and offset bladeV.A.G 1561/10 (with roller stop).
11. Just before re-installing an undamaged partition glass, use a carpet knife to cut back the remaining adhesive sealant on the glass and body 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.]
12. ⚠ 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. — Make sure that locating pins (1) and (2) are not bent.
13. Bond on spacers (arrows) according to markings made on partition glass.
14. Clean bonding surface all around glass with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
15. Apply glass/paint primerD 009 200 02 all around bonding surface.
16. If glass flange has been damaged, paintwork must be restored according to specifications in Vehicle paintwork manual and corrosion protection measures must, if necessary, be taken according to Surface Treatments/Chemical Materials manual.
17. Clean treated area with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04 and then apply glass/paint primerD 009 200 02.
18. Apply glass/paint primer (2) evenly all around using applicator (1) in one movement.
19. Start application with fully soaked felt.
20. Cut tip of nozzle to size as shown. [Note: The cross-section of the adhesive bead is determined by the nozzle opening and the rate of application.]
21. Apply full surface of nozzle (2) to partition glass.
22. Apply adhesive sealant all round next to moulding.
23. In the case of an undamaged partition glass, apply adhesive to remaining adhesive bead. [Note: Mineral glass: use 1-component window adhesiveDH 009 100 03 or 2-component window adhesiveDA 004 600 A2.Polycarbonate glass (R8 GT): use only 1-component MS adhesiveD 172 090 A2.]
24. ⚠ The partition glass must be fitted within 15 minutes; otherwise the adhesive properties of the adhesive sealant will be impaired. — If you are using an "old" partition glass with no locating pins, align partition glass according to opening for glass and secure in position with adhesive tape until adhesive has set.
25. First press in partition glass at C-pillar with locating pins, then insert in opening.
26. Note different minimum drying times .
27. Install hinge trim and B-pillar trim .
28. Install centre engine compartment trim (front) .
29. Install back panel trim 70.
30. Install C-pillar trim panels 70.

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