Procedures

Windshield Glass Cleaning

Special Tools

* BO-46974 - Glass Removal System

* BO-641 - Suction Holder

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Non-Destructive Glass Removal

* Prescribed tools such as wire cutter are in working order

* Adhesive height / width of adhesive bead should be no less than 13 mm / 8 mm (0.5 in / 0.3 in )

* Additional cost or damage is not anticipated until you go outside this geometry (at vulcanized trim strips and paintwork, for example)

* Protect heating line connections

Check Paintwork

* Check paintwork after removal, particularly in the body frame area

* Clean, prime and apply top coat to bare areas

* Make good minor surface damage with a paint stick

Note:
Never use glass primer (formation of corrosion). Glass primer is for protection against UV light only, and is therefore only applied to the pane of glass.

Pane of Glass

* Treat new panes of glass with glass primer in the adhesive areas

* To re-install panes of glass that have already been cut out, do not apply glass primer to the PU vulcanization or on residual adhesive that has been cut through (substandard adhesion)

* Apply new adhesive as per instructions, insert pane of glass into body frame and fix in position with fabric tape

Waiting Periods

Pay attention to waiting period for window depending on type of glass and vehicle equipment (airbag).

Tools, Auxiliary Equipment

* Assembly stand - normal commercial

* BO-46974 - Glass Removal System

* Video VT 54

* Gun for EU cartridge up to 310 ml - normal commercial

* BO-641 - Suction Holder

* Adhesive (not electrically conductive) see delivery program (our Parts Releases area)

* Paint stick (our Parts Releases area)

* Fabric tape

Note:
Use provided protective glasses and gloves from BO-46974 - glass removal system.

Regulation / safety: pay attention to waiting periods for vehicles with newly-installed windows, check chapter entitled "Expiry date" before using the adhesive.