Contents: Dismantling ⇩ Assembly ⇩
The following equipment is required:
- Cutting wire and handles
- Kent knife
- Glazier's knife
- Glass Replacement Kit
- Caulking gun
- Suction cups
- Felt covered table or stand for laying glass
Dismantling
1. Remove the roof trim.
EXTERIOR DETAILS, REPAIR WORKS, Roof molding.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when handling glass, solvent and primer.
2. Remove the windshield side trims.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Side trim - windshield.
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when removing and installing glass.
3. Remove the lower windshield trim.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Lower trim - windshield.
4. Remove the interior rearview mirror.
CAR INTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Rear view mirror - internal.
5. Remove the upper A-pillar covers.
CAR INTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Trim - pillar "A" - upper.
6. Disconnect the glass heater connector blocks from the glass.
7. Protect exterior painted surfaces adjacent to glass.
8. Cover the glass blower holes with protective tape.
9. Cover the control panel and interior surfaces.
10. Loosen and remove the top trim from the glass.
11. From the outside of the vehicle, carefully cut through the sealing layer of the glass, pressing the top and side edges of the glass against the body.
12. If necessary, you can use a cutting wire to cut through the remaining sealant layer on the sides and top of the glass.
13. From inside the car, carefully cut through the sealing layer of the lower edge of the glass with a glazier's knife. Do not use a Kent knife as the glass is very close to the door frame.
14. Secure the suction cups and, with the help of an assistant, remove the glass and place it on the stand.
CAUTION: Place the glass on the felt covering and be careful not to damage the darkening film. Do not place the glass on its edge, this may cause chips, which will then cause cracks.
15. Remove 4 glass support blocks from the body window opening.
Assembly
1. Carefully remove any remaining sealant from the body opening to obtain a smooth surface.
2. If the glass is not being replaced: Carefully remove any remaining sealant to obtain a smooth surface without damaging the tinting tape.
3. Install the upper trim onto the windshield.
4. Install the support blocks on the body opening.
5. Place the glass on the body and align it with the center of the opening.
6. Use protective tape to fix the glass position in the center of the window opening.
7. Remove the glass and place it on the stand.
8. Wipe the mating surfaces of the opening and glass with solvent.
9. Treat the body surfaces where bare metal is exposed with a phosphoric acid etching solution.
10. Apply primer to the etched areas of the door frame.
11. Apply a layer of special primer to the glass mating surface and let the primer dry.
12. Apply the renewing compound to the layer of old sealant on the body and let it dry.
13. Install the pre-cut tip onto the sealant cartridge, remove the cap, shake the cartridge and install it onto the sealant gun. If necessary, reshape the tip to obtain the required sealant bead cross-section.
14. Apply a continuous bead of sealant to the glass as shown.
15. With the help of an assistant, install the glass and align it with the marks on the tapes. Press the glass lightly to ensure a tight connection of the sealant with the body opening.
16. Remove the protective layer and remaining tape.
17. Check the tightness of the seal. If necessary, apply additional sealant. If water is used to check the tightness, allow the seal to dry before checking. Run a stream of water over the peripheral surface of the door glass and check whether water leaks into the passenger compartment. Mark the leaks. Dry the glass and sealant, then apply additional sealant.
18. Connect the glass heater connector blocks and route the cable.
19. Install the upper A-pillar covers.
CAR INTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Trim - pillar "A" - upper.
20. Install the interior rearview mirror.
CAR INTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Rear view mirror - internal.
21. Install the lower windshield trim.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Lower trim - windshield.
22. Install the windshield side trims.
EXTERIOR PARTS, REPAIR WORK, Side trim - windshield.
23. Install the decorative roof trims.
EXTERIOR DETAILS, REPAIR WORKS, Roof molding.
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