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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Cleaning off excess adhesive

Using adhesive remover -D 002 000.10-, this page covers cleaning excess bonding adhesive from a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 after window fitting — with a direct warning not to press a freshly installed window outwards from inside the vehicle.

–  Use adhesive remover -D 002 000. 10- as cleaning agent. Observe the appropriate safety precautions when performing this work.
  WARNING
When cleaning the vehicle interior, do not press freshly installed window outwards.
–  First clean painted surface as well as possible using a dry cloth. Remove residue using adhesive remover -D 002 000. 10-.
–  Cleaning plastic trim: allow adhesive sealant to cure (approx. one hour) and then peel off.
   

    Questions & answers

    Cleaning off excess adhesive — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove excess adhesive after Golf Mk7 windscreen installation?
    Use adhesive remover -D 002 000.10- and follow safety precautions. Do not press on the freshly bonded glass from inside until the adhesive has fully cured.
    Can I press on the Golf Mk7 windscreen from inside to clean it?
    Not until the adhesive has fully cured. Pressing on freshly bonded glass can break the seal and compromise the structural bond.
    Preparing body flange for fitting
      WARNING Keep bonding surface free of dirt and grease. Do not treat bonding surface with activator ...

    Windscreen
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