Replacing rear window glass (rearscreen)

REPLACING REAR WINDOW GLASS (REARSCREEN)

Use a cloth to protect the luggage compartment and the parts which could be damaged during the cutting operations and fitting of the window glass.

Before starting the operations for replacing the window glass, disconnect the negative battery lead, remove the components which could cause an obstruction during the operations of replacing the window glass and, in particular:

• tailgate interior lining (page 22);
• rearscreen wiper arm (page 28);
• window glass interior and exterior perimeter trims.

Order of operations

NOTE Before starting the cutting procedure protect the edge of the window glass housing using adhesive tapte to prevent damaging the paintwork.

• cut a piece of wire about 50 cm long;
• introduce one end of the wire through the sealant, using a special needle;
• fix the end of the wire inside the vehicle to a special retaining tool and the other other end to a handle;
• suitably manoeuvre the wire from inside and outside the vehicle to cut the sealant along the entire perimeter of the window glass;

Take special care when cutting the sections which are not straight.