Overview - Windshield

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Windshield

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1. Windshield
   • Distance to the roof, dimension -a- = 2 mm
   • Align distance at sides.
   • There are different versions. When replacing on versions with Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- determine the version, refer to Fig 2; allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
2. Adhesive Bead
   • Applying adhesive. Refer to NEW WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION 
   • Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIME FOR BONDED WINDOWS .
   • Distances measured from the window edge to the center of the bead of adhesive:
     • Dimension -b- = 17 mm ^{± 2 mm}
     • Dimension -c- = 8 mm^{± 2 mm}
     • Dimension -d- = 12 mm^{± 2 mm}
3. Gap Cover
   • No replacement part
4. Drip Rail
   • Removing and installing. Refer to DRIP RAIL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Plenum Chamber Cover Frame
   • No replacement part
   • With a new window, protective piping must first be removed before installing plenum chamber cover.
6. Plenum Chamber Cover
   • Press into retaining strip only after window adhesive minimum curing time is complete (3 hours).

Fig 2: Allocation Of Windshield To Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242-

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before ordering a new windshield on vehicle version with a Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- the version must be determined.

Fig 3: Windshield, Protective Piping, Clamping Strip And Plenum Chamber Cover

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-- With a new windshield -1-, protective piping -2- must be removed from clamping strip -3- before installing the plenum chamber cover -4-.