Windscreen (page 2 of 3)

11. Attach suction cups and use assistance to remove glass from body.

CAUTION: Lay glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge. Any chipping of glass edge may develop into cracks.

Refit

1. Carefully remove excess sealer from body leaving a smooth surface.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner to clear away any waste.
3. Original glass: Carefully cut back old sealer to obtain a smooth surface without damaging obscuration band on glass.

4. Fit 2 brackets and tighten screws.
5. With assistance, locate screen upright on brackets and then lay in position in body frame.
6. Carefully centre screen in body frame and apply masking tape reference marks from screen to body, on each side of lower screen.
7. Cut tape at edge of screen, and with assistance remove screen and place aside.
8. Clean frame and edge of screen with solvent.

CAUTION: Do not touch cleaned or primed surfaces with fingers.

9. Apply etch primer to any bare metal on frame.
10. Apply bonding agent to screen and allow to cure.
11. Apply primer over etch primer on frame.
12. Apply activator over old sealer on frame.
13. Allow activator to cure.
14. Fit pre-cut nozzle to sealer cartridge, remove lid and shake out crystals, and install in applicator gun.

NOTE: Nozzle will need modification to achieve required bead section.

15. Apply a continuous bead of sealer around edge of frame as shown. Make bead slightly thicker at each corner.
16. Check for breaks and air bubbles in sealer.
17. With assistance, lift screen into place and align to brackets and tape. Lightly press glass to seat sealer.
18. Remove protective covers and tape.
19. Test sealer for leaks, apply additional sealer if necessary. If water is used, allow sealer to dry before testing. Spray water around glass and check for leaks. Mark any area that leaks. Dry glass and sealer then apply additional sealer.
20. Fit ’A’ post trim. See Interior trim components.
21. Fit header trim. See Interior trim components.