Contents: Removal ↳ Installation ↳
General equipment:
- Hot air gun
- Straight glazing knife for cutting glued glass
- Direct Glazing Adhesive Kit
- Direct Glazing Furnace
- Glass suction cups
Removal
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1. Remove the cap of the polyurethane (PU) glue tube and heat the PU glue for at least 30 minutes.
2. Raise the hood.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
4.
NOTE: Make sure the windshield wiper motor is in the off position.
Remove the windshield wiper arms.
Cars produced before 01/1999.
5. Remove the hood grille panels.
- 1. Remove the screw covers.
- 2. Remove the mounting screws.
Cars produced since 01/1999.
6. Remove the radiator grille panel.
- 1. Remove the screw cover.
- 2. Remove the mounting screw.
- 3. Release the clamps.
Cars equipped with heated windshield
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors of the heated windshield.
All cars
8. Lower the hood.
Cars with cell phone
9. Remove the cellular telephone antenna. For additional information, refer to Section 419-08.
All cars
10. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to Section 501-05 for additional information.
Vehicles with mechanical sunroof.
11. Remove the sunroof drive handle.
12. Disconnect the interior light bulb from the overhead console.
13. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the interior light bulb.
14. Remove the overhead console.
Cars with electric sliding sunroof
15. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Section 501-12.
Cars without a sliding sunroof
16. Disconnect the interior light bulb from the headlining.
17. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the interior light bulb.
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18. Remove the interior rearview mirror.
19. Remove the sun visors.
20. Remove the sun visor mounting clips.
- 1. Open the lid.
- 2. Remove the screw.
21. Disconnect the leading edge of the headliner and place two blocks of suitable material between the headliner and the roof panel as spacers.
22.
WARNING: Always wear gloves and goggles when using glass cutting tools as glass fragments may form during cutting. Wear ear protection when cutting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Always replace the blade when changing the cutting depth to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.
NOTE: Some resistance may be felt when cutting the glass guide studs at the lower corners of the windshield.
Cut through the PU adhesive with a suitable straight glazing knife and, with the help of another mechanic, use glass suction cups to remove the windshield.
- Cut the PU adhesive from the inside of the vehicle to this maximum depth.
- 1. 23 mm.
- 2. 75 mm.
- 3. 160 mm.
23. Remove the windshield seal.
Installation
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1. Carefully remove the remaining guide pins from the windshield flange.
2.
CAUTION: Do not touch the adhesive surface as this will disrupt the re-bonding.
Carefully trim the remaining PU adhesive from the windshield flange so that approximately 1mm of trimmed PU adhesive remains on the flange.
3. Inspect the windshield flange for any sheet metal damage, rust, or foreign objects that may or may cause glass damage.
4.
CAUTION: To ensure the PU adhesive cures, it is essential that all surfaces to be bonded are free of moisture.
Using a hot air gun, direct warm air (25°C) onto the windshield flange and glass bond line to remove all traces of moisture.
5. Prepare the glass, windshield flange and trimmed PU adhesive according to the instructions included with the PU adhesive kit.
6.
NOTE: Discard the first 100mm of PU adhesive as this adhesive may have a shorter open time.
NOTE: To avoid water leakage, an overlap of 20 mm must be provided at any interruption in the continuous strip.
Apply PU adhesive in a continuous bead 8 to 10 mm high to the windshield flange along the bonding line.
7. Install the windshield seal.
8. With the help of another mechanic, use glass suction cups to install the windshield.
9.
CAUTION: During the curing of the PU adhesive, the door windows must be left open to avoid the increase in pressure when opening and closing the doors.
Using a suitable film, fix the windshield in the required position until the PU adhesive has cured.
10. If the ambient temperature drops below 10°C, use a hot air gun to continuously blow warm air (25°C) for 15 minutes (from inside or outside the vehicle).
11. Secure the headliner to the roof panel. Remove the spacers.
12. Install the sun visor mounting clamps.
- 1. Tighten the screws.
- 2. Close the lids.
13. Install sun visors.
14. Install the rear view mirror.
Cars without a sliding sunroof
15. Connect the electrical connectors of the interior light.
16. Install the interior light bulb.
Cars with electric sliding sunroof
17. Install the overhead console. Refer to Section 501-12 for additional information.
Vehicles with mechanical sunroof.
18. Install the overhead console.
19. Connect the electrical connectors of the interior light.
20. Install the interior light bulb.
21. Install the sunroof handle.
All cars
22. Install the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to Section 501-05 for additional information.
Cars with cell phone
23. Install the cellular telephone antenna. For additional information, refer to Section 419-08.
All cars
24. Raise the hood.
Cars equipped with heated windshield
25. Connect the electrical connectors of the heated windshield.
Cars produced before 01/1999.
26. Install the hood grille panels.
- 1. Install the mounting screws.
- 2. Install the screw covers.
Cars produced since 01/1999.
27. Install the radiator grille panel.
- 1. Install the clamps.
- 2. Install the mounting screw.
- 3. Install the screw cover.
All cars
28. Install the windshield wiper arms.
29. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Section 414-01 for additional information.
30. Lower the hood.
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