Mk1 windsheild install

[wcowans at gmail.com (william cowans)]

*Subject: MK1 Windshield Install
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> Two questions:
> 1) Do you insert the trim piece while installing the windshield and seal
> or
> do it after the windshield has been installed?  I can not get the
> windshield
> trim in after the windshield has been installed.
>
> 2) Should a windshield leak water if the trim is not installed?  I thought
> I
> took it of another scirocco a long time ago and had no water leaking
> issues.
>
> I am guessing that I installed the windshield wrong since it leaks and I
> can
> not get the trim piece in :(
>
> --
> Gordy
> MK1 x 4*


1. Put the seal on the glass, then the trim in the groove and then put it in
the car.

2. No, you can run without the trim and it should not leak.

HTH -wc