Windscreen

WINDSCREEN

Service repair no - 76.81.01

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 air intake panel and wipers. See HEATING & VENTILATION, Repairs.
2. Remove sun visors and sun visor retaining clips.
3. Remove ’A’ post trims. See Interior trim components.
4. Remove retaining stud from front of headlining.
5. Remove interior mirror. See Interior trim components.
6. Fit protection to bonnet and areas around screen.
7. Cover heater ducts with masking tape.
8. Cover interior of vehicle with protective sheet.
9. Make knife cut in sealant at bottom of ’A’ post.

10. Insert cutting wire through previously made knife cut and fit handles as shown, with approximately 200 mm of wire between handles.
11. Using suitable cutting wire, with assistance if required, carefully cut sealer. 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.