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Body - Folding Top Glass-to-Top Bonding

J1B00283NAS1 1
9 FEB 2013

SECTION: 501-18

Folding Top Glass-to-Top Bonding





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

MARKETS:

NAS

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation: The bonding between the folding top and the rear glass may require repair.

NOTE:
The maximum length of any one (1) area that can be re-bonded is 350mm (13.75in); up to a maximum of three (3) repairs around the glass are permitted.

Cause: This may be caused by bonding robustness between the folding top and the rear glass.

Action: In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to re-bond the folding top to the rear glass.





PARTS:

TOOLS:

NOTE:
Suitable 3M Applicator Gun - to be locally sourced

3M Applicator Gun





WARRANTY:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. NOTE:
The maximum length of any one (1) area that can be re-bonded is 350mm (13.75in); up to a maximum of three (3) repairs around the glass are permitted.

NOTE:
Plastic peg only for clarity of repair area.

Folding top glass-to-top bond.





2. CAUTION:
Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.

CAUTION:
The rear of the folding top will drop after a short period of time; use a suitable chock / prop that will not damage or mark the trim components.

Position folding top in the position shown.





3. Clean the surfaces to be repaired with Weicon surface cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

^ Allow to dry for a minimum of 10 minutes.





4. Apply masking tape along the repair spot in order to protect the glass from possible leaking adhesive.





5. NOTE:
Use a new static mixer for every repair spot.

Apply an even bead of adhesive with Teromix 6700.





6. Press folding top onto the glass.

^ Remove excess adhesive by removing the masking tape.





7. Use a suitable clamp and apply pressure to the repair spot.

^ Apply pressure for a minimum of 10 minutes.

8. Close folding top.

9. After 24 hours, test with water for at least two (2) minutes.

^ After successfully passing the water test, use a carwash for an additional water test.





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