Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Panorama screen, remove, install or replace - L08

Note:   This document describes the procedure for removing the glass from the windscreen using the glass removal system BO-46974 . As a supplement to the existing video VT 54, individual steps will be shown for removing the windscreen glass without destroying it.

Warning:   Before beginning any work, put on work gloves and protective goggles from tool set BO-46974 in order to prevent injuries to the eyes and hands.

To remove the glass without destroying it, tool BO-46974 is recommended. For further information, see the video VT 54.

Note:   Park the vehicle on level ground and move the front wheels to the straight-ahead position.

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2.   Detach both windscreen wiper arms •   Detach 2x caps (1) •   Unscrew 2x nut (2) •   Remove 2 wiper arms

3.   Detach windscreen panelling (1) •   Lift the windscreen moulding in the area of the dashboard Note:   Unlock the clip carefully from the inside from the bracket on the top of the dashboard •   Unclip 5x clip (3) •   Detach (2) windscreen washer assembly

4.   Take the diagonal measurement of the windscreen •   Cut cutting wire to four times the required length, approx. 6150 mm Note:   The circumference of the corresponding roll of wire is approximately 1 metre

5.   Detach inside rear view mirror •   Unlock mirror bracket downwards (1) •   Remove the mirror

6.   Remove A-pillar - left side •   Unclip panel (1) •   Pull out the plastic rivet from the A-pillar moulding •   Unclip 2x clip – Lift off the moulding from the seat with a plastic wedge

9.   Stick the awl (1) with adhesive bed in the area of the front wall Note:   Ensure that the windscreen is not damaged in the process, otherwise stress cracks in the windscreen may occur.

11.   Loosen front roof rail - both sides

12.   Lay the wire under the windscreen all the way round

13.   Pull the second wire end through •   Stick awl approx. 1 cm overlapping the first entry place with adhesive bed •   Thread the cutting wire into the hole of the awl and bend it over – Pull the rest of the wire into the interior with the awl

15.   Place the winch with 2 winding heads in the vehicle (2) •   Position winch in the right middle area of roof frame •   Attach the cutting wire (1) to the winch – Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire Note:   Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly at the winch deflection roller 16.   Cut out windscreen •   Use the hold-down positioner and the plastic sheet for the protection of the A-pillar and the inside roof lining Note:   In the area of the A-pillar/front wall, increased cutting effort must be made •   Cut out windscreen until the cutting wire is level with the spool Note:   Use lubricant on the winch deflector sheave •   Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire (1)

17.   Place the winch with 2 winding heads in the vehicle (2) •   Attach in right-hand area of the windscreen 18.   Cut out windscreen •   Cut out the windscreen until the cutting wire is level with the winch – Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire (1)

19.   Position the winch with one winding head in the vehicle •   Attach to the lower left-hand area of the dashboard 20.   Cut out windscreen •   Cut out the windscreen until the cutting wire is level with the winch Note:   Use lubricant on the winch deflector sheave

21.   Position the winch with one winding head in the vehicle •   Attach to the lower A-pillar area 22.   Cut out windscreen •   Cut out the windscreen until the cutting wire is level with the winch

23.   Position the winch with one winding head in the vehicle •   Attach to the middle A-pillar area 24.   Cut out windscreen •   Cut out the windscreen until the cutting wire is level with the winch

25.   Position the winch with one winding head in the vehicle •   Attach to the left-hand area of the roof rail 26.   Cut out windscreen •   Cut out the windscreen until the cutting wire is level with the winch

27.   Position both cutting tools •   Position the cutting tool with the 2 winding heads on the center of the windscreen •   Position the cutting tool with a winding head in the upper area of the roof frame Note:   The cutting wire must cross over itself 28.   Cut out windscreen •   Cut out the windscreen until the cutting wire is level with the winch Note:   Use lubricant on the winch deflector sheave

32.   Cut off adhesive bead on vehicle •   Cut out the adhesive tape with the knife provided (1) to within 1 mm

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36.   Apply adhesive bead •   Cut into the tip of the cartridge in such a way that a bead of adhesive approx. 13 mm thick is produced