Auto Sun Blinds - Volkswagen Volvo Sun Blinds

STEP 1: Brackets

Position each mounting bracket under the housing tab, as indicate at left and slide the shade onto the bracket all the way to the stop, making sure the directional arrows on brackets are pointing toward opposite ends of the shade, as indicated below.

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Step 2: Cleaning

-With glass cleaner and paper towels, thoroughly clean the inside of the windshield next to the posts.

-Wipe same area with alcohol pads provided and dry completely with FRESH paper towel.

Note: Do not install at temperatures below 60°F.

Step 3: Positioning

Hold the shade next to the windshield post (do not remove adhesive liners yet). The angle cut should be at the bottom with the Velcro toward the center, as indicated at right.

Note: The bottom of the shade should be close to the dashboard but not touching, and the plastic housing should be close to the windshield post but not touching.

Step 4: Peeling

Peel the protective liners from the adhesive.

Step 5: Attaching

Position shade as instructed in Step 3 and gently touch adhesive pads to windshield. Apply light, steady pressure to each housing as indicated at right.

Step 6: Pressing

-Remove shade as shown on bottom of this page. Step outside of vehicle and press on each adhesive pad so that there is a minimal amount of air trapped between glass and adhesive.

-Repeat Steps 1-6 for other shade half.

Note: Before replacing the shade in mounting brackets, allow 24 hours curing time for adhesive to reach full bond strength.

Caution

After installation, be careful not to spray cleaning solutions (such as Windex) directly on the mounting brackets as this will weaken the adhesive bond.

Operation

To Close

To close shade, use the leather tabs to pull the shade from each side of the windshield and fasten by touching the Velcro together at the leather tabs. Fold down visors for best fit. Typically, fastening at the center is all that is needed.

To Open

Fold up visors, hold onto the leather pull tabs, separate the Velcro, and guide the shade back to the open position. Be kind to your Sun Shade -- always guide it back rather than let it snap back.

To Remove/Replace

To remove the shade from its mounting brackets, gently bend the center of the shade away from the post. To replace the shade, insert the lower tab first. Bend the center of the shade away from the post and insert the upper tab.

To Clean Fabric

For spot cleaning, use only a solution of mild detergent (such as Woolite) and water.

To Reinstall on Different Windshield

Use only new mounting brackets when reinstalling on different windshield: e.g., replacement of broken windshield. Brackets are not designed to be reused.

Warning

Open shade before operating vehicle. Obey all state and/or local regulations relating to the use of windshield sun shades.

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