Windshield: Service and Repair

WINDSCREEN

Service repair no - 76.81.01

NOTE: The following equipment is required:
- masking tape sharp knife
- reciprocating blade, powered cutting knife*,
- or cutting wire and handles,
- suction lifters,
- windscreen repair kit,
- sealer applicator gun.

* A reciprocating blade cutting tool, such as 'FEIN Special Cutter', is recommended for this operation. A flat blade, with an effective length of at least 25 mm and a 'U' shaped blade of at least 30 mm is required.

CAUTION: Extreme care is necessary to ensure that paintwork and trim does not become damaged during the removal process.

Particular care should be taken when using cutting wire and handles to avoid damage to seal along leading edge of fascia.

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling glass, solvents and primers.

Remove

1. Remove interior mirror.
2. Remove plenum panels.







3. Insert a thin plastic strip, such as a credit card, between windscreen upper finisher and roof panel.
4. Disengage 8 clips securing upper finisher by sliding clips towards left hand side of vehicle.
5. Remove upper screen finisher.