Back Window Glass Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

WM 649019 Removing and installing rear window seal

Preliminary work

1. Open rear window
2. Remove rear lid lining
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Removing rear window seal

1. Removing seal
1.1. Remove the seal -1- from the circumference of the sheetmetal flange -arrows-.





2. Cleaning sheetmetal flange
2.1. Completely remove sealant from sheet metal flange.

Installing rear window seal





Information

- A new seal must always be installed.

1. Installing new seal
1.1. Position new seal for rear window -1- with the connection point -2- in the top centre part of the sheetmetal flange -3-. The bleeder openings in the seal must point towards the inside of the vehicle.





2. Press new seal -1- onto sheetmetal flange.
3. Check whether the installation is correct.
3.1. Pay particular attention to the areas near the tight roundings for correct installation; there must be no deformation or stretching.
3.2. Check the air vents; they must not be closed or covered.

Subsequent work

1. Install rear lid lining
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2. Close rear window