Windscreen glass refit

WINDSCREEN GLASS Refit

Service repair no - 76.81.01 11. Lay glass on felt covered supports,

Remove

1. Remove windscreen wiper arms. See WIPERS AND WASHERS, Repair, Wiper arm
2. Remove rear view mirror. See Interior rear 12. Apply a soap solution to glazing channel of view mirror
3. Remove 2 screws from each side and release ’A’ 13. Align sealing rubber to glass and fit by working post finishers.
4. Cover windscreen demist vents with tape to prevent ingress of glass particles. 14. Insert a cord around the flange channel of
5. From the outside: Free lip of the sealing rubber from sealant along top of frame and down each side. 15. Apply a soap solution around sealing rubber to
6. With an assistant supporting the glass from outside and starting at a top corner, press 16. Place glass assembly against frame ensuring windscreen glass outwards and release sealing rubber from flange.
7. Remove sealing rubber from glass. 17. Assistant from outside, press sealing rubber

WARNING: If glass has splintered, protect

the eyes and use protective gloves. 18. Carefully work around sealing rubber and

8. If windscreen has broken, ensure that all 19. Apply a bead of windscreen sealant under particles of glass are removed. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove glass from fascia, carpets and seats. 20. Fit rear view mirror.
9. Check frame for distortion and damage to flange, dress and true flange as necessary. Apply 21. Fit ’A’ post finishers. primer to any bare metal. 22. Remove tape from demist vents.
10. Remove particles of glass and examine sealing 23. Fit windscreen wiper arms. rubber for cuts and damage, renew as nessary.

DO NOT stand on edge.

CAUTION: Any chipping of glass edge may develop into cracks.

sealing rubber.

around glass and easing sealing lips over glass edge.

sealing rubber so that ends cross over at the bottom.

aid fitment.

sealing rubber has equal overlap all round with draw cord over bottom of flange.

firmly against flange and use cord to pull lip of seal over flange.

equalize seal to glass and flange.

outside sealing lip, along each side and across the top. See Interior rear view mirror

See WIPERS AND WASHERS, Repair, Wiper arm