Note. Installation of a triplex windshield requires the use of a special tool kit provided by the manufacturer.
Withdrawal
Remove the interior rearview mirror.
Raise the lining of the side pillars of the opening with a lever.
Using a lever, remove the locking ring from the ceiling.
Remove wiper arms.
Raise the edge of the glass seal.
Cut windshield seal. Cutting wire position
By cutting the rubber seal around the entire perimeter of the glass with a piano wire.
Remove the glass from the opening using two suction cups.
Installing the suction cup on the windshield
Remove dirt from the perimeter of the glass, being careful not to scratch the black film visible from the outside.
Note. In the process of cutting the rubber windshield seal, do not allow reciprocating movements of the string in order to avoid breaking it.
Windscreen remover kit
Installation
Wipe the glass around the perimeter at a width of approximately 5 mm with a lint-free, clean cloth soaked in solvent.
Put a new rubber seal on the glass.
Lay a flagellum of glue not more than 22 mm wide in the glass opening.
Stick six spacers on the seal.
Load the sealant gun with a capsule heated to approximately 50-60°C and place the sealant in a continuous band into the sealant groove.
Using suction cups, install the glass in the opening, keeping it centered: the location of the rubber guides should provide a 5 mm gap between the seal and the opening.
Note. The windshield centering struts can be left in place, while the rear window struts must be removed 4 hours after the glass is installed.
Removing paint stains and plastic parts
Cleaning should be done with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with solvent (white spirit). Paint coatings should be wiped with a dry soft cloth beforehand, and stains formed on plastic parts should be removed 2-3 hours after glass installation.
Checking the tightness of the installation of the windshield in the opening
Removed with a plastic pillar trim lever.
Remove the ceiling lock with a lever.
Lift up the edge of the seal and stick it with adhesive tape around the entire perimeter of the glass.
Pouring the outer surface of the glass with water, check its tightness.
Dry leaks with compressed air and clean them of dirt.
Apply sealant where leaks are found.
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