Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Windshield, assembly overview
1 - Retaining strip
- Self adhering
- Installing: → Water deflector, assembly overview
2 - Water deflector
- Removing and installing: → Water deflector, assembly overview
3 - Dimension - a - = 4 mm
4 - Sealing lip (component part of pre-coating)
5 - PUR adhesive sealant
- Bead cross section:
- Width = 7 mm
- Height = 11 mm
- Including pre-coating of residual material on window and window flange.
- Minimum curing time: → Minimum curing time
6 - Window adjuster 443 845 631 A
7 - Windshield
- Windshield, removing: → Windshield, removing
- Windshield, installing: → Windshield, installing
8 - Water deflector
- Removing and installing: → Water deflector, assembly overview
9 - Clip
10 - Plenum chamber cover
- Clipped and bolted
- Plenum chamber cover must only be pulled off by hand.
- Removing plenum chamber cover:
- Installing plenum chamber cover:
11 - Screw
12 - Transport protection
- Must be removed before installing window.
13 - Retaining strip for plenum chamber cover
14 - Dimension - b - = 3.5 mm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.