| Removal and Installation Hot air gun Direct glazing cutter for bonded glass Direct glazing adhesive kit Direct glazing adhesive oven Glazing suction cups Removal | | -
NOTE:This step is not necessary when installing a new rear window glass. Remove the polyurethane (PU) adhesive cap and heat the PU adhesive for a minimum of 30 minutes. | | | -
WARNING:Wear gloves and eye protection when working with the glass cutting tool as the cutting operation may produce splinters. When using the cutter wear ear protectors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. From inside the vehicle, using a suitable direct glazing cutter, cut the PU adhesive to the given maximum depth. - 12 mm.
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With the aid of another technician, use glazing suction cups to remove the rear window glass. | Installation | | -
CAUTION:Do not touch the adhesive surface as re-bonding will be impaired. Carefully trim the remaining PU adhesive from the rear window glass flange to leave approximately 1 mm of trimmed PU adhesive adhered to the flange. | | | -
Check the rear window glass flange for damaged sheet metal, rust or foreign material which may have caused, or may cause, glass breakage. | | | -
CAUTION:To make sure that the PU adhesive cures, it is essential that all bonding surfaces are free of moisture. Using a hot air gun, apply warm air (25°C) to the rear window glass flange and glass bond line to remove all traces of moisture. | | | -
Prepare the glass, rear window glass flange and trimmed PU adhesive in accordance with the instructions supplied with the PU adhesive kit. | | | -
NOTE:This step is not necessary when installing a new rear window glass. NOTE:Discard the first 100 mm of PU adhesive as this may have a reduced working time. NOTE:To avoid water leaks, any breakage in the continuous bead must be overlapped by 20 mm. Apply the PU adhesive in a continuous bead of between 8 and 10 mm in height to the rear window glass flange along the bond line. | | | -
NOTE:This step is not necessary when installing the original rear window glass. Peel back the protective strip. | | | -
With the aid of another technician, use glazing suction cups to install the rear window glass. - Press firmly and evenly into position.
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CAUTION:During the curing period of the PU adhesive, the door windows must be left open to avoid a build up of pressure when the doors are opened and closed. Using suitable tape, secure the rear window glass in the correct position until the PU adhesive has cured. | | | -
If the ambient temperature falls below 10°C, use a hot air gun and apply warm air (25°C) continuously for 15 minutes (inside or outside the vehicle). | | |
