Rear side glass — removal and installation (Freelander 1)

The following equipment is required: Cutting wire with handles, windshield repair kit, sealant gun and suction cups.

Wear protective gloves when working with glass, solvents and primers.

Before performing glass removal and installation work, wear safety glasses.

Dismantling

1. Remove the upper luggage compartment trim panel.

INTERIOR TRIM PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Upper decorative panel of the luggage compartment of a 5-door car.

2. Cover the interior elements of the car with protective covers.



3. Cut the seal with a knife at the base of the rear 'D' pillar.

4. Pass the cutting wire through the cut made by the knife and fix the wire to the handles as shown in the figure. The length of the wire between the handles should be approximately 200 mm.

5. With the help of a partner, insert the tube of handle B between the glass and the body in front of the cut and carefully cut the seal in one motion by pulling handle A from the outside. Hold the glass during the last stage of cutting the seal.

If using multi-strand wire, you can use sawing motions when cutting the thickenings of the seal located in the corners of the glass.

Using a sawing motion when cutting single-strand wire can cause the wire to overheat and break.

6. Place the suction cups on the glass and remove it.

Place the glass on felt-covered supports. Do not place the glass on its edge. A chip on the edge of the glass may cause a crack.

7. Assemble 4 spacers.

Installation

1. Carefully remove any remaining sealant from the windshield frame to obtain a smooth surface.

2. Remove any remaining debris with a vacuum cleaner.

3. If the glass is not being replaced: Carefully remove any remaining sealant from the glass to obtain a smooth surface. Do not damage the tinting strip.

4. Install rubber struts on the body.

5. With the help of a partner, install the glass on the body.

6. To make installation easier, make marks with adhesive tape.

7. Remove the glass and set it aside.

8. Clean the windshield frame and windshield edges with solvent.

Do not touch cleaned or etched surfaces with your hands.

9. Apply etching primer to unpainted surfaces of the windshield frame.

10. Apply glue to the glass and let it dry.

11. Apply primer to the etched surfaces of the windshield frame.



12. Apply the activating agent over the old sealant remaining on the frame.

13. Allow the activating reagent to dry.

14. Install the pre-cut tip onto the sealant cartridge, remove the cap and scrape off any hardened residue. Install the cartridge onto the sealant gun.

If necessary, change the shape of the tip to obtain the required cross-section of the sealant layer.

15. Apply the sealant to the frame in an even layer, as shown in the picture. In the corners, the sealant layer should be slightly thicker.

16. Avoid allowing gaps or air bubbles to form in the sealant.

17. Install the glass on the body and align its position according to the marks.

18. Press the glass lightly to ensure a tight bond with the sealant.

19. Fix the glass with tape until the sealant dries.

20. Remove the protective covers and any remaining tape.

21. Check the seal for leaks. If necessary, apply additional sealant. If water is used to check for leaks, allow the seal to dry before checking. Spray the peripheral surface of the glass with water and check if water leaks into the passenger compartment. Mark the leaks. If necessary, apply an additional layer of sealant after it has completely dried.



22. Install the upper luggage compartment trim panel.

INTERIOR TRIM PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Upper decorative panel of the luggage compartment of a 5-door car.