Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 269

Installing
Minimum Curing Time

WARNING

There are special requirements for replacing the bonded sun‐

roof frame. This includes, for example, a newly bonded sunroof

frame is safe for vehicle operation 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 Two-Part Window Adhesive is

two 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)).
Body Flange, Preparing for Adhesion
– Cut back the remaining material on the body flange using the

Window Cutter - U Blade (2 pc.) - VAG1561/3- , do not remove

all residue under any circumstance.

Note

The remaining material serves as a base for the new adhesive

sealant being applied. Keep the adhesive surfaces free of dirt and

grease.

WARNING

Activator must not come into contact with the paint or the paint

will be damaged.

Exception: If bonding is not performed immediately after the cut‐

ting back procedure, the remaining material must be activated

using the activator.
♦ If the body flange is being repaired or partially replaced, the

corresponding area must be cleaned and primed again before

painting.

Installation Instructions

– Apply the adhesive all around at a right angle to the frame.

WARNING

The frame must be inserted within 10 minutes or the window

adhesive will not adhere properly.
Do not apply the adhesive bead too thickly and do not press

the frame too firmly onto the body flange.

♦ Insert the frame into the opening, center it, and press it onto

the 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.

Follow all safety precautions.

WARNING

When cleaning from vehicle interior out, the sunroof frame that

was just installed must not be pressed outward.

– 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.

Note

♦

The front trim is already attached to the new sunroof frame.

♦

For a frame that is being used again, the residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive to be applied.

♦

Cut back the remaining adhesive to 1 mm shortly before re-adhering. While doing so, do not damage the

primer coating.

WARNING

Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive bead.

Keep the adhesive surface free of dirt and grease.

Exception: If bonding is not performed immediately after the cut‐

ting back procedure, the remaining material must be activated

using the activator.
Working on New Frame:
– Clean all around the adhesive surface -2- with the cleaning

solution.

– Apply the glass/paint primer evenly in a single stroke using the

applicator.

– The drying time for the glass/paint primer is 10 minutes.
Working on All Frames:
– Install the glass panel -1- in the frame -4-.
– Check the height stop numbers -3-.
– Apply the two-part window adhesive.

Adhesive bead width -5-: 12 mm.
Adhesive bead height -5-: 10 mm.

WARNING

After applying the adhesive, the frame must be inserted within

10 minutes or the adhesive will not adhere properly.

Note

To install the sunroof frame, the glass panel -1- must first be installed.

– Insert the frame with the glass panel into the roof opening.
New Frame
– The alignment pin -2- centers the frame in the opening.
– Push the frame down to the stops. Then check the height ad‐

justment to the roof. Refer to

⇒ “1.8 Glass Panel, Adjusting”, page 241

 .

– Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to 

⇒ page 208

 .

Existing Frame
– Since the alignment pin is no longer present, the frame is cen‐

tered in the roof opening -3-.

– Push the frame down to the stops. Then check the height ad‐

justment to the roof. Refer to

⇒ “1.8 Glass Panel, Adjusting”, page 241

 .

– Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to 

⇒ page 208

 .