Removal of A PUR Bonded Windshield

REMOVAL OF A PUR BONDED WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD REMOVAL

Remove the trim strip. Start at the joint at bottom edge, pull trim carefully away from windshield.




Note
If trim sticks in retaining strip, carefully tap a clean putty knife between the rubber trim and the trim retainer. Pry gently until trim loosens, then remove the trim by hand.

Remove rubber strip between dashboard and windshield.

Mask the windshield frame and the upper section of the fender edges.




Thread piano wire from inside to outside through PUR bead (at windshield post).

As an alternative a "cold knife" may be used.

Pull out wire from outside the car using pliers.

Attach piano wire to the handle on the outside and the counterhold on the inside of the car.

TWO PERSON OPERATION:




Hold counterhold as far away as possible in firm contact with the PUR bead on the inside of the windshield.

Use a smooth, gentle pulling action on the handle outside the car.

Pause and move the counterhold.

Keep the piano wire tight the whole time.

"Saw" past the corners. Take extra care at the roof edge trim.

Note
Take care to avoid damaging the interior and paintwork.

Attach suction cups on the windshield and lift away. Cut away surplus PUR adhesive on the body flange using a 13 mm (1/2") wide chisel.

Leave a bead of PUR approx. 1 mm (3/64") thick on the windshield flange.

Note
Never touch the old adhesive surface with your fingers as this will destroy its bonding properties.