Rear Window (Hardtop)

Removing and installing rear window (hardtop)
The following tools and materials are required for removal and installation of the rear window on the hardtop with two-component adhesive:

Special Tools:

Removing and installing rear window

Steps 1 - 11:

Steps 12 - 22:

Removing rear window


NOTE: The removed window can be re-installed if
- no prior damage can be recognized on the rear window
- the rear window was removed without being damaged.

Procedures No. 1 - 6:

WARNING: The hardtop body parts are riveted together; the riveted joints will be destroyed if the rear window is cut out improperly!
- Take care to cut close to the rear window.

Procedures No. 7 - 10:

Installing rear window

Procedures No. 11 - 14:

Procedures No. 15 - 20:

Procedures No. 21 - 22:

Important
The adhesive joint does not attain its final strength immediately. The following conditions must be observed in order to ensure adequate strength of the glued joint:
Curing time 3 hours
Temperature at least 100 °C
Fixing time approx. 1 hour

The hardtop must not be used on the vehicle before the curing time has elapsed!