Volkswagen Golf Variant / Jetta. Manual - part 89

 

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Volkswagen Golf Variant / Jetta. Manual - part 89

 

 

be damaged.

Note

If the body kit part has been repaired or partially renewed, the

area concerned must be cleaned and primed again after painting.

6.6

Preparing new add-on part for bonding

WARNING

Mask off primed and bonding surfaces properly before paint‐

ing.

– Immediately before bonding add-on parts, clean bonding sur‐

face thoroughly with adhesive remover -D 002 000 10- .

• Bonding surfaces must be free of dust and grease and there

should be no adhesive residues.

– Now apply plastic primer -D 009 600- using applicator -D 009

500 25- equally in one stroke.

• Drying time approx. 10 minutes
• The body component must be prepared for bonding.
– A thin coat of 2K glass adhesive -DA 004 600 A2- must be

applied evenly to the primed surfaces of the add-on parts with

the double cartridge gun -VAS 5237- .

6.7

Installation instructions

The surfaces to be primed for the body kit parts should be com‐

pletely clean.
– Remove adhesive residue using adhesive remover -D 002 000

10- .

– Soak cloth in silicon remover -LSE 020 100 A3- .
– Clean area of application for adhesive bead twice thoroughly

using cloth soaked with solution and allow to dry.

– Now apply glass/paint primer using applicator -D 009 500 25-

evenly in one stroke.

♦ Drying time approx. 10 minutes
– Adhesive sealant must be applied to the primed areas of the

add-on parts.

WARNING

Body kit parts should be installed within 10 minutes, or bonding

properties of adhesive will be impaired.

♦ Gap dimensions should be kept to an absolute minimum, up

to approx. 1 mm.

6. Special add-on parts    

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6.8

Minimum curing period

The minimum curing period for newly bonded attaching parts is 3

hours.
The minimum curing time is the time from bonding the add-on

parts until the vehicle may be used. During this time, the vehicle

must stand on a level surface at room temperature (at least 15 °

C).

WARNING

Vehicle is safe to use only after the curing period is completed.

6.9

Touching up paint damage

Paint structure must be restored according to specifications in the

“Paint” workshop manual.

6.10

Cleaning off excess adhesive sealing

material

– Use adhesive remover -D 002 000 10- as a cleaning solution.

Observe the appropriate safety precautions when performing

this work.

– First clean painted surface as well as possible using a dry

cloth. Remove residue using adhesive remover -D 002 000

10- .

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7.1

Scuff protection film

7.1.1

Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hot air blower -V.A.G 1416-

7.1.2

Fitting notes

Note

Before removal, heat the scuff protection film with a hot air

blower -V.A.G 1416- .

If the scuff protection film is installed for the first time on a new

vehicle and newly painted surfaces, the procedure in ⇒  Work‐

shop manual "Paint"; ⇒Paintwork repairs; ⇒Paint finish;

⇒Mouldings & Film should be observed.

If the scuff protection film is removed and reinstalled, only use

adhesive remover -D 002 000 10- to remove the adhesive re‐

mains.

Ensure that the adhesive surfaces are free of dust and grease.

Bond scuff protection film immediately after cleaning.

Pull protective backing off only directly prior to installation.

The working temperature is approx. 21 °C.

The scuff protection film cannot be removed without damage.

7. Protective backing    

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Note

Renewing scuff protection films is described only for the left side. The right side is similar.

Removing
– Remove inner seal for front door in area of side member

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– Heat front scuff protection film -1- using a hot air blower -V.A.G

1416- and pull scuff protection film -1- from sill.

Installing
– Clean installation area with adhesive remover -D 002 00 10- .
– Pull off protective backing -2-.
– Position front scuff protection film -1- on the references points

-a- = 155 mm and press it smooth using a plastic blade wrap‐

ped in a soft paper towel.

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