65A-2
OPENING ELEMENT SEALING
Door sealing film: Removal - Refitting
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REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aAlways replace the sealing film.II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the paper protecting the sealing film mastic
bead.
aInsert:
-the interior opening release cable (3) ,
-the wiring harnesses (depending on equipment le-
vel).
aOffer up the sealing film without forcing it, bringing it
into contact with the areas shown (4) .
aPosition the film correctly around the outside edge
without applying any pressure.
aPress firmly on the sealing film around the edges,
around the cables, around the speaker area and at
(5) .
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aConnect the speaker connector (depending on the
equipment level).
aRefit (depending on equipment level):
-the speaker mounting,
-the bolts (1) to the speaker mounting.
aCheck the water seal before refitting the door trim
(see Technical Note 653A, Bodywork fault fin-
ding: Water sealing test). Note:
Remove the adhesive residue from the door box
section by applying wide masking tape to the
bonding area. Pull gently on the masking tape to
remove any adhesive residue.
Clean the door frame door box section using a
lint-free cloth dipped in heptane.
WARNING
The door must be clean (free of dust, grease,
anti-adhesive products), with no trace of impuri-
ties and no condensation. The area of the inner
door panel where the film is applied must be
painted completely.
Adhesive surfaces should be at a minimum tem-
perature of 15˚ in order for the film to adhere pro-
perly to the door.
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Note:
Do not touch the mastic bead.
