Glass - body side - rear

GLASS - BODY SIDE - REAR

Service repair no - 76.81.18

NOTE: The following equipment is required:

• Cutting wire and handles. • Windscreen repair kit. • Sealer applicator gun. • Suction cups.

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling glass, solvents and primers.

WARNING: Wear suitable eye protection when removing and refitting glass.

Remove

1. Remove rear quarter upper casing. See Interior trim components.
2. Cover interior of vehicle with protective sheet.

3. Make knife cut in sealant at bottom of ’D’ post.
4. Insert cutting wire through previously made knife cut and fit handles as shown, with approximately 200 mm of wire between handles.
5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Collect 4 spacer blocks.