323001556 - 7035C24 FIXED FRONT SIDE WINDOW (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R INCLUDES CLEANING HOUSING

Removing ( Refitting ) - If the sealant strip is to be cut using a piano wire, carry out the following preliminary operations.    Op. 7040H30 FRONT PILLAR TRIM (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. 1. Open the side door.2. Remove trim triangle (2a) using the appropriate tool to undo retainers (2b).
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1878077000KnifeRetainer removal
1. Use a cutter to cut edge (1a) of lower seal (1b).
1. Use a cutter to cut edge (1a) of upper seal (1b).
1. Apply a double layer of protective adhesive tape to the edges of the bodywork along the entire perimeter of the window.
- The side window sealant strip can be cut using a piano wire or vibrating knife; both methods are described below.- To cut using a piano wire, proceed as described below.1. Cut a length of wire of about 50 cm then, with the help of pliers, introduce one end (1a) of the piano wire through the bead of sealant (1b) securing the windscreen (1c).2. Fasten one end (1a) of the wire to the special retaining tool (2a) located inside the vehicle. Fasten one end (2b) of the wire to the traction handle (2c) located outside the vehicle.3. The mechanic inside the vehicle should keep the end of the tool (2c) on the bead of sealant (3a) about 30 cm from the point where the wire passes through. The other mechanic, outside the vehicle, should pull the handle (2c) following the surround of the rearscreen and they should cut the bead of sealant (3a). Repeat the operation in sections of about 30 cm until the bead of sealant (3a) is completely cut. Take care during the cutting stage over the window centering pins (3b).
- To cut using a vibrating knife, proceed as described below.1. Use the vibrating knife (1a) and blade (1b) and cut the sealant along the side (1c) of the glass working from the outside of the vehicle. Then use vibrating cutter (1a) with blade (1d) to cut the sealant strip along the glass sides (1e) in the direction indicated by the arrows. Take care during the cutting stage over the window centering pins (1f).2. Remove the window glass.
Refitting ( Removing ) 1. Using suitable equipment, cut and level the bead of sealant in the side window housing leaving a thickness of between 0.25 and 1 mm, taking care not to scratch the paintwork. The thickness of the sealant remaining in the housing will act as a support for the new bonding.2. Thoroughly clean the side window housing using an air jet and degrease fully using heptane. When bonding, 60 minutes after the bead of sealant has been cut and levelled, the surface of the actual sealant must be treated using the special activating product and it is necessary to wait for 15 minutes before fitting the windscreen.
ComponentTypeDescriptionClassificationQty.Validity
GLASS HOUSINGActivator for PUR--
- If necessary, touch up the paintwork.
1. Degrease the serigraphed perimeter of the new window using heptane.2. Apply the glass adhesion promoter (primer) (2b) to the serigraphed perimeter using the wick (2a) supplied in the Kit.
Wait for about 15 minutes before continuing with the next operation to allow the adhesion promoter (primer) thinner to evaporate.
1. Remove the adhesive tape from the edges of the bodywork along the perimeter of the side window.
1. Using an air gun, apply a bead of sealant along the perimeter of the windscreen as evenly as possible.
ComponentTypeDescriptionClassificationQty.Validity
FIXED SIDE WINDOWGlass sealantProduct n° 71711976
Start the operation from the centre of the lower edge and continue without breaks along the entire perimeter of the glass.
2. Position the window (2a) in its seat immediately after applying the sealant and bed into position using locating pins (2b).
1. Position the belt (1a), as shown in the figure, and tension it so that even pressure is exerted on the entire windscreen to ensure that the matching between the glass (1b), sealant (1c) and glass housing (1d) is correct.2. Refit trim triangle (2a) and do up retainers (2b).
- Check that there are no infiltration points by carrying out a watertightness test.- If the sealant strip is to be cut using a piano wire, carry out the following operations.    Op. 7040H30 FRONT PILLAR TRIM (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
Do not move the vehicle for the time recommended by the supplier of the sealant.