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644555 Replacing window guide


WM 644555 Replacing window guide

Preliminary work

1. Remove corner window pane. -> 642919 Removing and installing front corner window pane - section on "Removing" Removal and Replacement

Removing window guide





Installation position of window guide

1. Pull middle section of window guide off the moulding.





Pulling middle section of window guide off moulding

2. Pull rear section of window guide out of the B-pillar cover.





Pulling window guide out of B-pillar cover

Installing window guide

1. Pull rear section of the new window guide into the B-pillar cover from below.





Pulling window guide into B-pillar cover

2. Fit middle section loosely in the moulding.

Information

To position the window guide correctly during bonding, first install the corner window pane.

The door sub-frame and additional window frame seal are only installed after bonding the window guide.

- Install the corner window pane.

- Adjust the corner window pane.

3. Install the corner window pane. -> 642919 Removing and installing front corner window pane - section on "Installing" Removal and Replacement
4. Remove door window glass. -> 644019 Removing and installing front door window - section on "Removing" Removal and Replacement
5. Bond middle section of window guide into the moulding.

Information

- Immediately before sticking on, wash off the areas on which you intend to stick the seal using isopropanol to ensure that all traces of silicone, grease and oil are completely removed.

5.1. Clean the bonding surface on the moulding.
5.2. Lengthen the protective paper on the adhesive strip in the front area using adhesive tape.
5.3. Position the window guide at the top front corner and align it to the rear.
5.4. Pull off extended protective paper and press the window guide into position.





Bonding in window guide

5.5. Press the window guide on in the top rear corner -A-.





Pressing window guide into position

5.6. Press on window guide over the entire bonding surface -B-.
6. Install additional window frame seal. -> 576655 Replacing additional window frame seal - section on "Installing" 576655 Replacing Additional Window Frame Seal

Subsequent work

1. Install front door window. -> 644019 Removing and installing front door window - section on "Installing" Removal and Replacement