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Glass, window guide, crank equipment > < Rear Quarter Window, Remove and Install or Replace F08 (BO-46974)

Windscreen, remove and install or replace (Model F 08, F 68, F 08 & W5L)

  Remove

1.   Detach water deflector
2.   Remove trim strip from the side of the windscreen LUREF_1.gif
3.   Remove inner panelling for upper A-pillar LUREF_1.gif
4.   Detach sun visor
5.   Remove interior light
6.   Detach inside rear view mirror LUREF_1.gif
7.   Release moulded headlining in the area of the windscreen
8.   Pull out upper windscreen trim strip with weatherstrip (1)
Note:   Upper windscreen trim strip with seal cannot be removed without being destroyed and must be replaced. The upper windscreen trim strip with seal is available from the Aftersales delivery range.
Object Number: 2409122  Size: DEFAULT


9.   Pull lower seal away from windscreen
10.   Remove glass from windscreen
Note:   To avoid damaging paintwork, protect all adjoining paint surfaces in cutting area of windscreen with masking tape. Self-adhesive rubber spacers are located in the lower area of the windscreen. Damaged rubber spacers must be replaced.
•   Remove windscreen with Wire Cutting Tool MKM-589-B (I)
Object Number: 2409182  Size: DEFAULT


11.   Cut cutting wire to the correct length
Note:   Cutting wire length approx. 400 mm .
Object Number: 2409123  Size: DEFAULT

12.   Push cutting wire through the bead of adhesive from inside to outside through the bead of adhesive using a pair of pliers (Figure I)
Note:   Start at position (1) when cutting out windscreen.
13.   Remove glass working round the circumference of the windscreen (figure II)
14.   Lift windscreen from frame using suction lifter and lay aside on holding device.

  Install

Object Number: 2409124  Size: DEFAULT

15.   If re-using windscreen:
•   Immediately before installing the windscreen, remove the residue of the beads of adhesive (1) and (2) on the windscreen and frame with a standard commercial scraper or Scraper MKM-846-70 to a depth of 1 mm
•   Remove masking tape from frame without leaving any residue
•   Position trim strip at the top of the windscreen with the weatherstrip (3) on the windscreen
•   Position lower seal on windscreen
•   Apply glass adhesive
Note:   Apply adhesive to residual bead on the glass side. Use precut applicator nozzle from adhesive set. Never apply primer to the residual adhesive bead (no adhesion). After applying the glass adhesive, insert glass immediately, press gently into the adhesive bed and secure. Minimum depth of glass adhesive after securing is 4 mm .

Object Number: 2409183  Size: DEFAULT

16.   For new windscreens:
•   Clean/activate area of adhesive on windscreen and then wipe dry
•   Position windscreen trim strip with weatherstrip
•   Apply black glass primer
Leave primer to dry in air for 15 minutes
•   Apply glass adhesive
Note:   Use precut applicator nozzle from adhesive set.
•   After applying the glass adhesive, insert glass immediately, press lightly into the bed of adhesive and fix
Note:   Minimum depth of glass adhesive after fixing is 4 mm .
17.   Areas I and II

1

Primer area

2

Adhesive bead in centre

3

Free area (no primer applied)

4

Screen printing run-out

5

Glass edge


Object Number: 2409125  Size: DEFAULT

18.   For re-used and new windscreens:
•   Attach self-adhesive rubber spacer (1) on frame of windscreen.
Note:   The rubber spacer is available as an individual part from the Aftersales delivery range.
Attach rubber spacers at the positions shown. The positions are marked by embossed marks in the body.

Object Number: 2409148  Size: DEFAULT

19.   Install windscreen
•   Lift windscreen with Suction Lifter MKM-641 , position and upper edge of frame and release
•   Press windscreen gently into the bed of adhesive until the upper windscreen trim strip sits evenly with the weatherstrip in the roof and A-pillar area
•   Fit Fixing Aids KM-6187-1 in the lower area (1) on the body
•   Align windscreen evenly on the frame with fixing aids
20.   Check correct seating of windscreen and tighten nuts (3) of fixing aids.
21.   Secure windscreen in place with Tension Belt (2) MKM-591 .

Important:   Comply with lay-over times for freshly bonded panes of glass in conjunction with glass adhesive and airbag equipment and follow the instructions on processing from the manufacturer of the adhesive and on the packaging.
22.   Remove Fixing Aids KM-6187-1
23.   Install interior rear view mirror LUREF_1.gif
24.   Attach interior light
25.   Attach sun visor
26.   Attach upper A-pillar inner panelling LUREF_1.gif
27.   Attach windscreen trim strip at the side LUREF_1.gif
28.   Attach water deflector

Glass, window guide, crank equipment > < Rear Quarter Window, Remove and Install or Replace F08 (BO-46974)