Repairing retaining plate for rain and light sensor G397 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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• All adhesive and primer residue must be removed from the ceramic pre-coating (1).
• The interior mirror can be fitted 2.5 hours after retaining plate has been glued on.

📋 Procedure

1. All adhesive and primer residue must be removed from the ceramic pre-coating (1).
2. Clean bonding area with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
3. Adhere to "“flash-off period”" of at least 10 minutes.
4. Apply glass/paint primerD 009 200 02 to ceramic pre-coating (1).
5. Adhere to flash-off period up to bonding: minimum 10 minutes to maximum of 1 hour.

6. Mechanically remove adhesive residue.
7. Apply 2-component polyurethane adhesiveD 180 KD2 A1 directly to sanded and cleaned bonding surface (1) of retaining plate.
8. Adhesive bead diameter: approx. 2.5…3.0 mm
9. Immediately after applying adhesive, press retaining plate (1) into position on prepared windscreen (2).
10. Centre retaining plate (1) in its intended position on ceramic pre-coated surface and secure with adhesive tape.
11. Carefully remove adhesive tape 0.5–1 hour after gluing on retaining plate.
12. Remove excessive and still soft adhesive (1) using a spatula.
13. Then remove remaining excess adhesive completely using a cloth or primer applicator soaked in cleaning solutionD 009 401 04. [Note: The interior mirror can be fitted 2.5 hours after retaining plate has been glued on.]

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