Windshield Assembly Overview

2016 Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive, 2.0L Eng VIN NSECTION Windshield Assembly Overview
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Volkswagen CC, 2010 Volkswagen CC, and 2009 Volkswagen CC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Windshield Assembly Overview
GWWN64-10339Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Windshield
  2. Window adjuster
    • 443.845.631 A
  3. PUR adhesive sealant
    • Bead diameter: width = 7 mm, height = 11 mm (including pre-coating, residual material on window glass and window flange)
    • Minimum curing time, refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME FOR BONDED WINDOWSΒ 
  4. Body flange
  5. Retainer
    • is a part of the windshield
  6. Plenum chamber cover
    • Must only be pulled out of binding profile by hand.
    • Plenum Chamber Cover, Removing and Installing, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER
  7. Sealing lip
  8. Communication window
    • Only with tinted glass
    • There is no infrared reflecting coating in this area, it serves to fulfill function of electronic components installed as retail accessories.
  9. Gap dimension
    • From window edge to roof edge
    • Set a constant dimension of 2.5 mm using the adjustment gauge 3371
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