Windshield: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing the Windscreen
Removing
Component Views 1 - 7:
CAUTION!
Danger of injury caused by loose glass splinters and sharp window edges.
During removal and installation, wear protective glasses and leather gloves.
Procedures 1 - 5:
Procedures 6 And 7:
Installing
CAUTION!
The bonded joint does not have its final strength immediately.
The vehicle must not be used until the curing time has elapsed.
In order to ensure that the bonded joint is sufficiently strong, the following boundary conditions must be adhered to:
Time between applying adhesive and inserting windscreen: max. 10 min
- Temperature: at least 10 °C
- Fixing time: approx. 1 hour
- Curing time: 3 hours
NOTE: The removed windscreen can be reinstalled if there is no prior damage to the windscreen and the windscreen was removed without damage.
Procedures 1 - 4:
Procedures 5 - 8:
Overview of tools and materials
The tools and materials shown are required for removing and installing the windscreen with 2-component adhesive.