Removing and installing windscreen frame seal — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• Fix seal (1) in place by attaching clip (2) in centre hole in windscreen frame. Do not bond seal in place yet.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove dash panel end cover General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel end cover.
2. Remove A-pillar trim General body repairs, interior70Trims, interior; Removing and installing A-pillar trim.
3. Remove upper roof frame trim General body repairs, interior70Roof trims; Removing and installing roof frame trim.
4. Detach clips (6) on A-pillar.
5. Pull windscreen frame seal (1) off clips (5) and windscreen frame.

6. Detach a section of protective film (3) from new adhesive tape (4).
7. Fix seal (1) in place by attaching clip (2) in centre hole in windscreen frame. Do not bond seal in place yet.
8. Position seal (1) in corners of windscreen frame (arrows) and press it on A-pillar flange.
9. Also engage seal in clips (5) while doing so.
10. Attach clips (6) on A-pillar.
11. Align seal (1) on windscreen frame and bond it in place by gradually pulling off protective film (3).
12. Press on seal using roller3356.
13. Install upper roof frame trim General body repairs, interior70Roof trims; Removing and installing roof frame trim.
14. Install A-pillar trim General body repairs, interior70Trims, interior; Removing and installing A-pillar trim.
15. Install dash panel end cover General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel end cover.

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