CLK 55 AMG (208.374) V8-5.5L (113.984) (2001)
Remove
NOTE: When cutting out the rear window, the vulcanized rubber surround is damaged. It is then necessary to install a new rear window
1
Prepare glue cartridge
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2-component repair kit for installing glued window panes
2
Remove paneling from rear pillar
3
Remove parcel shelf
4
Disconnect electrical connections (antenna and rear window defroster) from rear window and fasten to rear window with adhesive tape
5
Losen headliner at rear for this purpose remove rear dome lamp and pull retaining clip (2)
6
Pull rubber channel (3) out of body flange at bottom and remove
DANGER: Risk of injury from slipping when clamping blade in the multicutter and from glass splinters when cutting out glued windows
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Always interrupt air supply when inserting or removing blade. Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
7
Cut off plastic frame (4) at bottom of rear window along edge of glass from outside with cutting blade
CAUTION: Avoid damaging paint
See "Special Tools" given below.
See "Commercially Available Tools" given below.
8
Cut out rear window from outside with cutting blade.
See "Special Tools" given below.
See "Commercially Available Tools" given below.
9
Remove rear window from body with suction cups
See "Commercially Available Tools" given below.
Install
10
Prepare body flange for installation of window
See "Special Tools" given below.
See "Commercially Available Tools" given below.
11
Prepare window for installation
12
Install rubber channel (3) on body flange at bottom
13
Open window in driver's door
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This prevents the rear window from being pressed outwards by the air pressure when a door is closed before the bond has completely cured
14
Apply adhesive material to rear window
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13 Betagun 2K electric cartridge gun. See "Commercially Available Tools" given below.
NOTE: Height of adhesive bead at least 16 mm