Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Rear Quarter Window (Fixed Type, Cemented), Replace

The following tools are recommended for removing the screen:

Thermo-Knife, MKM-590-A

Wire Cutter, MKM-589

This description shows replacement of screen using Wire Cutter MKM-589.

When cutting out glass screen, wear protective gloves.

Wear protective glasses during the operation.

Two mechanics are required for removal and installation of screen.

The cementing kit available from P & A is to be used for cementing in the screen.

The kit consists of:

1     Polyurethane cement

2     Cleansing solvent

3     Glass primer

4     Glass primer applicator

5     Cleaning cloth

6     Sponge

7     Application nozzle

8     Cutting wire

Note: The cement is hardened by air humidity.

Carry out cementing in well ventilated area.

       If necessary, moisten the cemented screen

       all around approx. 10 minutes with water.

Remove

Remove rear quarter inner trim panel.

Cut out trim strip (outside).

Cut at right angles to window to base of body frame.

Cut glass out of body frame using cutting wire (length approx. 60 cm/2 ft.).

Draw wire through cement from inside outwards.

Protect painted surfaces from scratches.

Mount ends of wire in handle and tube handle.

Trim off remaining cement bead down to a thickness of approx. 1 mm/0.03 in. (knife).

Remaining bead serves as a base for new cement.

Keep cement bead free of dirt.

Install

Place window on holder (commercially available).

Thoroughly de-grease edge of glass with cleansing solvent (A).

Apply glass primer (B) in width of approx. 15 to 20 mm/ 0.6 to 0.8 in.

Thoroughly shake primer for 1 minute before application.

Allow primer to set slightly for approx. 5 minutes after application.

Do not get dirt on primer area.

Fingerprints for example lead to loss of adhesion.

Apply cement to screen.

       The cementing kit contains a triangular nozzle according to illus. D 1923.

       Before cementing, apply a test bead to check bead diameter.

Use Air-Powered Gun MKM-592 or commercially available cartridge pistol for cement cartridges.

Adhesion and sealing of the screen are dependent on the thickness of the bead.

Working temperature approx. 20° C/68° F.

Ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area.

Install screen. Press screen lightly against car body.

Fasten screen with Spanner Band MKM-591 to prevent slipping.

1     Screen

2     Trim strip

3     Cement

The cement is completely set after approx. 36 hours.

The vehicle can be driven 2 hours after completion of cementing.

Do not heat cement (no hot sunlight, radiators and drying kilns).

Note:

Before cement is completely set, close doors, luggage compartment lid.

Close sash windows and glass/sliding sun roof when driving.