Glass - body side - hard back (page 2 of 3)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1998–2000
- Section
- Hood
BodyGlass - body side - hard back · page 2 of 3
- Make knife cut in sealant at bottom of ’E’ post.
- Insert cutting wire through previously made knife cut and fit handles as shown, with approximately 200 mm of wire between handles.
- With assistance, wedge tube of handle A between glass and body, ahead of cutting position, and carefully cut sealer using a continuous pull on handle B from the outside. Ensure that glass is retained as last sealant is cut.
NOTE: If multi-strand cutting wire is used, a sawing action can be used to cut through heavy sealant deposits around corners.
CAUTION: Use of a sawing action may overheat and break single strand wire.
- Attach suction cup and remove glass body.
CAUTION: Lay glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge. Any chipping of glass edge may develop into cracks.
Refit
- Carefully remove excess sealer from body leaving a smooth surface.
- Use a vacuum cleaner to clear away any waste.
- Original glass: Carefully cut back old sealant to obtain a smooth surface without damaging obscuration band on glass.
- With assistance, locate glass to body.
- Apply masking tape reference marks to aid fitment.
- Remove glass and place aside.
- Clean frame and edge of glass with solvent.
CAUTION: Do not touch cleaned or primed surfaces with fingers.
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