Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Adjustment gauges - 3371-

• Pull handle - VAG 1351/1- (x2)

• Dual component window sealant - VAS 5237-

Removing

Note The side trim cannot be removed without damage.

• Open the rear lid halfway and hold in this position.
• Insert the cutting cord into the protective side strip -1-from below as illustrated and cut through the double-sided adhesive tape -2- and the adhesive sealant (PUR) -3-.
• Remove the protective side strip -1-.

fitting

Note

• Use only the adhesive remover - D 002 000 A2- .
• Ensure that bonding surfaces are free of dust and grease.
• The side trim must be bonded in place immediately after being cleaned.
• Remove protective film just before the installation. Working temperature approx. 21 ºC

• Rear window is installed.
• The rear lid must be adjusted.
• Roof spoiler is installed

• Clean bonding surface thoroughly with adhesive remover - D 002 000 A2- immediately prior to bonding.
• Position the protective side strip ready for installation and mark its outline -1- with a pen.
• Using a pen, mark the areas where the primer is to be applied, as shown in the illustration.

Dimensions of Leon 3 door

Dimensions of Leon 5 door

Dimensions of Leon ST

• Then rub edge of window dry using a lint-free cloth.

• Apply the primer - D 177 500 A2- with the applicator -5- evenly and with one stroke to the rear window, as shown in the illustration.
• Apply the primer primer (glass/paint) - D 009 200 02- with the applicator -1- to the rear window and the protective side strip as shown in the illustration.

  Flashing-off time, approx. 10 minutes.

• Use the gun - VAS 5237- to apply a spot of two component adhesive - D 004 660 M2- to the specified zone.
• Remove the protective films -3- from the adhesive tapes -4-.
• Position the profile -arrow B- of the protective side strip -1- flush to the perimeter of the window -arrow A-.

• Push with the hand against the complete surface of the protective side strip.
• Visually inspect the secure attachment, the flush joints and the correct panel gap of the protective side strips.
• Remove the protective film from the protective side strip.