Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Tailgate Screen (Cemented), Replace

The following tools are required for removing the screen:

Thermo-Knife, MKM-590

Wire Cutter, MKM-589

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

When cutting out the glass screen, wear protective gloves.

Wear protective glasses during the operation.

Two mechanics are required for removal and installation of the 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 wiper arm.

Disconnect electrical plug.

Pull off inner and outer screen seals from body.

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

Draw wire through cement from outside inwards.

Trim remnants of cement bead to a thickness of 1 mm/0.04 in.

Remaining bead serves as a base for new cement.

Keep cement bead free of dirt.

Install

Place screen on holder (commercially available).

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 lead, for example, 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.

Mount inner screen covering on tailgate.

Install screen. Press screen lightly against tailgate.

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

A    Models 33, 34, 43, 44

B    Models 35, 36, 37, 45, 46, 47

1     Screen                             2    Trim strip (outside)

3     Weatherstrip (inside)       4    Cement (indicated)

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.