Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 708

Installation notes

- Apply adhesive material all around onto pre-coating - 1 -
at right angle to window.

Warning!

Window must be installed within 10 minutes, otherwise
bonding properties of window adhesive will be
impaired.

Insert window into window cut out using two double suction
lifters Suction lifters VAG 1344 ), center and press in up to
spacer.

Gap dimension of windshield

64-1, Windshield,

assembly overview

.

Secure windshield using window adjuster (443 845 631 A)
during curing time.

Plenum chamber cover must always be installed as
described on page

64-1, Plenum chamber cover,

removing and installing

.

Re-affix any stickers (e.g. for airbag).

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- When installing mirror - 1 - , attach at 6090 offset to
installation position and turn - arrow - until retaining spring
engages.

Insert rubber seal for axle of rear windshield wiper motor
into rear window.

For Jetta, check gap dimension between rear lid and rear
window using Adjusting gauge 3371 ; rear window gap
dimension

64-1, Rear window (Jetta), assembly

overview

.

Rear window gap dimension

64-1, Rear window (Golf),

assembly overview

.

Activator must not be applied onto distributing wire for
window heater.

Secure rear window using adhesive tape during curing
time.

For Jetta, secure rear window using window adjusters (443
845 631 A) during curing time.

If adhesive bead has been applied too thick and adhesive
expands onto area of window heating, then excess
adhesive must be removed.

Minimum curing time

Warning!

Special requirements must be fulfilled for replacing
bonded windows. This includes that e.g. a newly
bonded windshield is safe for vehicle operation also in
case of an accident after a specified minimum curing
time.

Using new 2K adhesive DA 004 600 A2 , a shorter

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minimum curing time may be achieved.

Window

Vehicle

Window

adhesive

Minimum curing

time

Windshields

with and without
airbag

DA 004 600 A2

3 hours

Side windows and rear
windows

Minimum curing time is time from applying components up
to vehicle use. During this time, vehicle must stand on an
even surface at room temperature (at least 15 C).

Warning!

Vehicle is operationally ready only after this waiting
time has elapsed.

Repairing paint damage

Paint construction must be re-established according to
specifications of Repair Manual "Paint" .

Following repair method applies to paint damage in an area
which is not visible:

- Paint twice (wet on wet) using Glass/paint primer D 009
200 02 - minimum air drying time 10 minutes.

Adhesive sealing material, cleaning off
surplus

- Adhesive removal solution D 002 000 10 is recommended
cleaning solution. Observe safety precautions when
processing.

Warning!

When cleaning from vehicle interior out, window just
installed must not be pressed outward.

- First, clean coarse paint surfaces with a dry cloth.
Remove further material using Adhesive removal solution D
002 000 10 .

- Clean plastic trim: Allow adhesive sealing material to
harden (about 1 hour) and then peel off.

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64 - 2

Door windows

Tools

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
required

Socket wrench T10011

Socket wrench T10072

Assembly tool T10034

Box spanner 3320/2 for 3320

Box spanner 3320/3 for 3320

Socket 3410

Door windows

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