Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front trim for sliding sunroof
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Cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628- |
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Electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A- |
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Saw blade, 63 mm in diameter -V.A.G 1561/25- |
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1-component assembly adhesive |
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→ Remark1
→ Remark2 |
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→ Remark1 |
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→ Remark1 |
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→ Remark1 |
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→ Remark1 |
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Observe manufacturer's instructions enclosed in
the packaging. |
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Observe minimum curing period
→ Anchor. |
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The front trim is damaged when it is removed and
cannot be reused. |
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Protect any surrounding components against damage. |
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The glass panel is not to be removed. The
installation position of the glass panel is required as a
reference for determining the height when installing the
front trim. |
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Pull seal off front trim -1-. |
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If fitted, bond windscreen seal to windscreen, and press it on
firmly. |
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Mark a line along the entire length of the trim at a distance
-b- = 10 mm from the front edge. |
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Mark a line on both sides at a distance -a-
= 30 mm from the rear edge. |
 Caution
| Due to the small clearance between the front trim and the
frame, only make a cut with a max. depth of 5 mm. |
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Using electric cutter -V.A.G 1561A- and saw blade, 63 mm in diameter
-V.A.G 1561/25-, separate the front trim along the markings
-3 and 5-. |
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Make a cut with a width of approx. 5 mm along line
-4- on left and right to allow for
inserting cutting cord. |
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With front trim edges removed, the adhesive beads of the trim are
accessible. |
| Seal -4- has been pulled off. |
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Insert cutting cord -1- all round on
one side, and secure it to wire reel -VAS 6452/1-. |
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Cut through adhesive bead -3-, and
remove part of front trim -2-. |
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Fit wire reel -VAS 6452/1- on other side, and repeat the procedure. |
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Secure a handle -1- from window removal
kit -V.A.G 1755- to each end of cord -2-. |
| The cutting of the adhesive bead is only possible with the help of a
second mechanic. |
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There are 3 adhesive beads on the roof cross member and
increased resistance will be encountered here. |
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Pull on cutting cord -arrow-
evenly like using a saw. |
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Now, cut through adhesive beads -5- on
roof cross member at front as far as the middle
-3- on one side. |
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Then, cut through adhesive beads as far as the middle
-3- on the other side. |
Note
| The exact positions of the adhesive beads of the piece of front
trim cut out must be used for the new trim. |
WARNING
| Special standards must be adhered to when replacing
bonded front trims. One of these standards is, for
example, that a freshly bonded front trim must comply
with the safety requirements, even in an accident,
following the minimum prescribed curing period. |
| It is safe to use vehicle only after the curing
period is completed. |
| Observe minimum curing period. |
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| The minimum curing period for the 1-component adhesive is
3 hours. |
| The minimum curing period is the time from bonding until the
vehicle can be used. During this time, the vehicle must stand on
a level surface at room temperature (at least 15 °C). |
| Installation instructions |
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Apply adhesive sealing material in continuous bead, holding
applicator at right angle to front trim. |
WARNING
| Front trim must be installed within 10 minutes, or
adhesive properties of glass adhesive will be impaired. |
| Adhesive bead should not be applied too thick and
frame should not be pressed too forcibly on body flange. |
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Fit front trim into aperture, align it, and press it in as
far as spacer rib. |
| If paintwork is damaged, paint structure must be restored
according to specifications in “Paint” workshop manual. |
| Cleaning off excess adhesive sealing
material |
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Use adhesive remover as a cleaning solution. Observe the
appropriate safety precautions when performing this work. |
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First clean painted surface as well as possible using a dry
cloth. Remove residue using adhesive remover. |
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Cleaning plastic trim: allow adhesive sealant to cure
(approx. one hour) and then peel off. |
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WARNING
| Only use the adhesive indicated in the
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA)“ETKA” as it
matches the elasticity of the trim. |
| The minimum curing time until the vehicle can be operated
safely is 3 hours. |
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The glass panel has been built into the frame. |
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Slightly roughen the bonding surface with fine emery paper. |
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Clean around bonding surface -2-
thoroughly, using cleaning solution. |
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Now apply glass and paint primer evenly in one stroke using
applicator. |
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Drying time for glass/paint primer is 10 minutes. |
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Apply 1-component adhesive. |
| Width of adhesive bead: 8 mm. |
| Height of adhesive bead: 12 mm. |
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Insert trim into roof aperture and centre it. Fix in place with
adhesive tape. |
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Observe minimum curing period
→ Anchor. |
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