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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D SEDAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 138 (GLASS & WINDOW REGULATORS (CONVERTIBLE))64 GLASS, WINDOW REGULATORSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONWINDSHIELD OVERVIEWWINDSHIELD OVERVIEW, CONVERTIBLE
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans
Windshield Overview, Convertible
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Windshield Overview, Convertible
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- Windshield
- Removing and Installing, refer to WINDSHIELD .
- PUR Adhesive Sealant
- Bead cross section: -Width b- = 6.5 mm -Height a- Height = 10 mm (including the the precoating, residual material on the window and the window flange)
- Minimum curing time, refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
- Body Flange
- Paint damage, repairing, refer to BODY FLANGE, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .
- Gap Dimension
- Must be the same on the left and right sides
- Gap Dimension
- Must be even
- Window Adjuster
- 443 845 631 A
- Retainer
- is a part of the windshield
- Plenum Chamber Cover
- Must only be pulled out of binding profile by hand.
- Removing and installing, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER .
- Adhesive Bead End
- Apply the adhesive bead in this area
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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.