Volkswagen ID.4: Explanation of symbols
Volkswagen ID.4 (E21) 2021-2025 Service Manual / Vehicle-specific paint information / Explanation of symbols
Sanding
NOTICE
Risk of corrosion when sanding through the cathodic dip primer.
- Do not sand through cathodic dip primer.
- Carefully sand the marked areas by hand.

Seam sealing
Sealing
- Apply sealant to marked areas.

Fine seam seals
- Fine seam seals in the marked areas require that the sealant
extend at least 3 mm from the seam in each direction and
must have a height of 2 mm.

Coarse seam seals
- Coarse seam seals in the marked areas require that the
sealant extend at least 20 mm from the seam in each direction
and must have a height of 2 mm.

Smoothing seals
- Following application, smooth sealant in the marked areas.

Important
- When smoothing the sealing seam, ensure that the sheet
metal edges which are to be protected are not exposed. The
metal must be covered with a sufficiently thick layer of PVC.
Brushing seals
- Following application, brush sealant in the marked areas to
uniformly cover surface.

Important
- When brushing the sealing seam, ensure that the sheet metal
edges which are to be protected are not exposed and that
the metal is covered with a sufficiently thick layer of PVC.
Sealing the folded seam groove
- The marked areas must be closed following application of
sealant to the "U" of the folded seam.

Important
- When brushing the sealing seam, ensure that the sheet metal
edges which are to be protected are not exposed. The
metal must be covered with a sufficiently thick layer of PVC
so that the groove in the folded seam remains closed.
Cavity sealing
Sealing cavities
- Marked areas must be sealed following body repair.
