Cover Profile, Mounting on Undamaged Windshield:
-- Before installing the new cover profile, remove the rest of the old one -2- from the windshield -1- using a commercially available glass scraper.
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The rest of the old glass adhesive bead -3- serves as an installation marker for the new cover profile.
-- Prepare the new window glass for installation. Refer to NEW WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .
-- Prepare the body flange for installation. Refer to BODY FLANGE, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .
-- Insert the windshield into the window opening using two suction lifters and align it on the sides.
- A4, A5 Coupe and A5 Sportback: distance from window edge to roof frame -item ) Windshield.
- A5 Cabriolet: distance from window edge to roof frame -item ) Windshield.
- Secure the window to the top of the roof with adhesive tape.
-- Equipment versions with windshield defogger: establish the connection for the windshield defogger and secure on the ground cable.
-- First remove the protective molding from the frame before installing the plenum chamber cover. Refer to Figure.
- Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following: