Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Service manual - part 281

Caution

Due to the lack of clearance between the front trim and the

frame, set a stop depth of 5 mm.

– Cut off the front trim using the Window Cutter - VAG1561A-

and the Window Cutter - Saw Blade - 83mm - VAG1561/26-

along the markings from the back toward the front.

– Apply the markings with the distance -b- = 10 mm from the

front edge and with the distance -c- = 10 mm from the rear

edge outward.

Caution

Due to the lack of clearance between the front trim and the

frame, only cut up to 5 mm deep.

– Using the Window Cutter - VAG1561A- and the Window Cutter

- Saw Blade - 83mm - VAG1561/26- , cut off a strip at the

markings on the front and rear edge across the front trim.

– The adhesive beads for the trim are now accessible by re‐

moving the edges on the front trim.

– Glue the windshield seal -6- firmly on the windshield.

– Secure a handle -2- from the Window Removing Kit -

VAG1755- on each end of the cord -3-.

A second technician is required for detaching the adhesive bead.

Note

There are three adhesive beads on the front roof crossmember that require more force.

– Starting at the back in direction of -arrow a-, cut through the

adhesive bead up to the front roof crossmember.

– The cut part is separated in direction of -c arrows-.
– Cut through the adhesive beads -4- on the roof crossmember

from the front to the center.

– Place the cord on the other side.
– Starting at the back in direction of -arrow b-, cut through the

adhesive bead up to the front roof crossmember.

– The cut part is separated in direction of -c arrows-.
– Cut through the adhesive beads -4- on the roof crossmember

from the front to the center.

– Remove the front trim -5- from the sunroof frame -1-.

Note

The exact positions of the adhesive beads are to be transferred from the cut-out front trim to the new front trim.

Installing
Minimum Curing Time

WARNING

There are special requirements for replacing bonded front trim.

This includes, for example, that a newly bonded trim piece is

safe for vehicle operation and also in case of an accident after

a specified minimum curing time.
The vehicle is operationally ready only after the minimum cur‐

ing time has elapsed.
Observe the minimum curing time.

The minimum curing time for the one-part adhesive is three hours.
Minimum curing time means the time from when it is bonded to

when the vehicle is put back into use. During this time, the vehicle

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

(59 °F)).
Installation Instructions
– Apply adhesive all around at a right angle to the front trim.

WARNING

Front trim must be installed within 10 minutes, otherwise bond‐

ing properties of the assembly adhesive will be impaired.
Do not apply adhesive bead too thickly and do not press the

front trim too firmly on to the sunroof frame.

♦ Place the front trim in the opening, center it, and press it in up

to spacer.

Paint Damage, Repairing
If there is paint damage, recreate the paint structure according to

guidelines in the “Paint” repair manual.
Adhesive Residue, Cleaning
– Adhesive remover is the recommended cleaning solution. Fol‐

low all safety precautions.

– Clean the painted surface with a dry cloth. Remove any re‐

maining dirt using the adhesive remover.

– Clean the plastic trim: let the adhesive harden for approxi‐

mately one hour and then peel it off.