Side Window Overview

2011 Volkswagen Golf Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5 A, StandardSECTION Side Window Overview
Fig 1: Identifying Side Window Components
GWWN64-10384Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Side Window 
  2. Seal 
    • Component part of side window.
  3. PUR Adhesive Sealant 
    • Bead diameter: width = 6.5 mm -dimension a- height = 10 mm -dimension b- (including pre-coating, residual material on window glass and window flange).
    • Minimum curing time, refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME .
  4. Body Flange 
  5. Upper Gap Dimension 
    • 5.5 mm remaining the same.
  6. Rear Gap Dimension 
    • Remaining the same, no visible gap between the seal and the side panel.
  7. Adhesive Bead End 
    • Apply the adhesive bead in this area.
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