Fitting Instructions; Preparing Add-On Parts For Bonding - Volkswagen Passat 2011 Workshop Manual

Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 06.2019
Note
If the trim -2- cannot be removed as described, the trim -2- will have to be renewed in the event of damage.
Installing
– Clip trim -2- into roof spoiler -1-.
14.5

Fitting instructions

Note
The special add-on parts are bonded in the factory with dou‐
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ble-sided adhesive tape and PU adhesive.
The special add-on parts are primed by the suppliers and de‐
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livered with double-sided adhesive tape.
Ensure that protective film of double-sided adhesive tape
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strips remains free of paint and paint mist when painting spoil‐
er.
Caution
When removing special add-on parts, use suitable gloves and
protective eyewear.
Do not use cutting wire to remove special add-on parts.
The temperature of the room, work bay and vehicle must be ap‐
proximately the same (at least 15°C).
Remove existing adhesive tape residues with adhesive remains
remover - VAS 6349- .
Always use a clean, lint-free cloth for cleaning.
Immediately before attaching special add-on parts, clean exterior
areas using adhesive remover and then carefully remove dirt,
grease, wax and other impurities using plastic cleaner.
Remove backing only immediately before installation.
14.6

Preparing add-on parts for bonding

– Remove any adhesive residues of double-sided adhesive tape
with adhesive strip remover - VAS 6349- .
– Immediately before bonding add-on parts, clean bonding sur‐
face thoroughly with adhesive remover.
• Bonding surfaces must be free of dust and grease and there
should be no adhesive residues.
– Using applicator, apply plastic primer evenly in one pass.
• Allow primer to dry in air for approx. 10 minutes.
• The body component must be prepared for bonding.
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Rep. gr.66 - Exterior equipment