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Windows: Service and Repair




Removing and Installing Rear Window






Removing Rear Window




Components Overview

CAUTION:
Danger of injury caused by loose glass splinters and sharp window edges.
During removal and installation, wear protective glasses and leather gloves.








Procedures and Instructions


Fitting Rear Window




Components Overview

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 rear window can be reinstalled if there is no prior damage to the rear window and the rear window was removed without damage.
- When using the activator allow at least 10 minutes drying time after application!
- After inserting the adhesive in the cartridge, observe the open time of 15 minutes! The open time is the time within which the bonding material must be applied and within which the windscreen must be put into the body.
- When applying the adhesive, it is essential to ensure that it overlaps!
- Two persons are needed to insert and adjust the rear window.







Procedures and Instructions


Overview of Tools and Materials

The following tools and materials are required for removing and installing the windscreen with 2-component adhesive:




Tools and Materials, Designations, Explanations