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Subsequently adhere retaining plate for third brake light (up to MY '99) > < Tailgate Screen, Remove and Install - Model F35

Tailgate Window, Remove and Install - Model F68

  Remove

Remove inner panelling of tailgate and central brake light - see operation "Tailgate Inner Panelling, Remove and Install, Model F68". Central brake light - see operation "Central Brake Light, Remove and Install - Models F19/F68 (up to MY '99) in group "N".

Cut out tailgate window from inside (swinging blade MKM-846-1E or MKM-846-1P). Using the wire cutters MKM-589-B is not envisaged.

Blade types:

Blade Kit MKM-846-80

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MKM 846-9 for the cut in the side area (1),

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MKM 846-10 for the cut in the upper area (2),

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MKM 846-8 for the cut in the lower area (3).


Object Number: 2396617  Size: DEFAULT


Caution

Do not damage the insulation of the plug connection for the heated tailgate window. Never damage the plug contacts by incorrectly handling the cutting blade (cut off).

Cutting blade must not touch the edge of the glass during cutting.

  Remove

Removing panes on the side:

Disconnect plug connections (1) of heated tailgate window. Fasten heating connections (2) with adhesive tape (3) to tailgate window (I). Starting with Cutting Blade MKM-846-9.

Apply swinging blade to cut-out of frame and cut in direction of lower corner of tailgate window (II).

Guide swinging blade back to cut-out of frame and in same manner cut in direction of upper corner of tailgate window (III).

Carry out the same procedure on the other side of the tailgate window.

Object Number: 2396620  Size: DEFAULT


  Remove

Removing panes above:

  1. = left side
  2. = right side

Commence with Cutting Knife MKM-846-10 at side of frame. Operate swinging blade at a bias of approx. 45°.

Do not damage PUR outline (1)

Then slowly guide the swinging blade around the radius, insert more and more deeply until the adhesive bead (2) is cut through completely.

Object Number: 2396618  Size: DEFAULT


  Remove

Removing panes below:

Apply Cutting Knife MKM-846-8 at frame and cut along edge.

Lift tailgate window with Suction Lifter MKM-641 from frame of tailgate.

Object Number: 2395047  Size: DEFAULT


Caution

The PUR-outline (rubber seal) on the inside of the tailgate window is vulcanised on. Cutting out must be undertaken carefully in these areas to avoid damaging the rubber seal. If the rubber seal is damaged, the tailgate window must be replaced.

  Install

Lay glass on the holding device (1).

For re-used tailgate window:

Immediately before installing the tailgate window, cut back residue of bead of adhesive to a thickness of 1 mm with standard commercial scraper or with MKM-846-70.

Apply glass cement (2).

Note:   Apply adhesive to the residual bead on the glass. Use pre-cut applicator nozzle from adhesive set. Never apply primer to the residual adhesive bead (no adhesion). After applying the glass cement, insert glass immediately with suction lifter MKM-641 (3), press gently into the adhesive bed and secure with tensioning belt MKM-591. To avoid excessively high tenmsions and the risk of the glass breaking, comply with a minimum height for the glass cement after securing of 6 mm.

Object Number: 2396619  Size: DEFAULT


  Install

For new tailgate windows:

Lay tailgate glass on the holding device (1). Clean/activate area of glass to be bonded (2) and then wipe dry. Apply black glass primer (3). To do this, use the template from the technical information TI-C -45, 03.1996 - allow to dry for 15 minutes. Apply glass cement (4), use pre-cut applicator nozzle of the adhesive set.

After applying the glass cement, insert glass immediately with suction lifter MKM-641 (3), press gently into the adhesive bed and secure with tensioning belt MKM-591 (5). To avoid excessively high tensions and the risk of the glass breaking, comply with a minimum height for the glass cement after securing (6) of 6 mm.

Caution

For lay-over times of recently adhered glass panes in conjunction with glass cement and airbag equipment – see operation "Lay-over Times for Vehicles".

Observe processing instructions from manufacturer of adhesive and on package!

  Install

Plug connection for heated tailgate window, centre brake light, tailgate inner panelling.

Object Number: 2396616  Size: DEFAULT



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Subsequently adhere retaining plate for third brake light (up to MY '99) > < Tailgate Screen, Remove and Install - Model F35