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Removal and Installation of Directly Adhered Glass Screens in Service > < General notes on windows bonded with adhesive

Information on removing glass with new glass removing method and BO-46974

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Non-destructive removal of glass

  • The tools specified work like a wire cutting tool.
  • Height / breadth of adhesive bead should not be less than 13 mm / 8 mm
  • If this geometry is not adhered to, additional cost or damage, e.g. to vulcanised trim strips and paintwork, will result
  • Protect heat conductor connections.

Check paintwork

  • Check paint - particularly in the area of the body frame - after removal
  • Clean areas of bare metal, apply primer, apply top coat
  • Repair small areas of surface damage with a touch-up pen

Note:   Under no circumstances use glass primer (corrosion will form). The glass primer is only used as protection from UV light and consequently is only applied to the glass pane.

Glass pane

  • Treat new panes of glass with glass primer in the areas to be bonded with adhesive
  • Where the glass has already been cut out, when reinstalling do not apply any adhesive to the PU-vulcanisation or to cut residues of adhesive (poor adhesion)
  • Apply new adhesive in accordance with instructions, lay glass in body frame and fix with fibre tape.

Lay-over times

Comply with lay-over times for glass depending on type of glass and vehicle equipment (airbag)

Tools, auxiliary equipment

  • Assembly stand - commercially available
  • Wire cutting tool BO-46974
  • Video VT 54
  • Hand-held gun for EU cartridge up to 310 ml - commercially available
  • Suction Lifter MKM-641
  • Adhesive - electrically non-conductive - see supply range (our Parts Releases Department)
  • Touch-up pen (our Parts Releases Department)
  • Fibre tape

Note:   Use goggles and glove enclosed with the Tool Kit BO-46974

Note:   Regulations / Safety: Comply with lay-over times, freshly bonded vehicles, read section on checking the expiry date of the adhesive before using it.

Removal and Installation of Directly Adhered Glass Screens in Service > < General notes on windows bonded with adhesive