REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION



Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
  • Front Pillar Trim, Cowl Side Trim Upper Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim ).
  • Side Defroster Duct A Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 55, Ducts ).





Removal steps


·
Fender (Refer to ).
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1.
Delta window glass assembly


2.
Clip


3.
Gasket



Installation steps


·
Fender (Refer to ).

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3.
Gasket

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2.
Clip

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1.
Delta window glass assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT



<<A>>DELTA WINDOW GLASS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


1.In order to protect the body (paint surface), apply cloth tape to all body areas around the installed delta window glass.

2.Stick cloth tape to avoid the delta window glass from dropping.
3.Using a sharp-point drill, make hole in the delta window glass adhesive.



4.
caution Do not let the piano wire touch the edge of the delta window glass.
Cut off the delta window glass adhesive according to the procedure below.
(1) To remove the adhesive from the bottom of the delta window glass, feed a piano wire into the passenger compartment through the hole, and then cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire alternately from the inside and outside of the vehicle.
(2) To remove the adhesive from the rear of the delta window glass, feed a piano wire into the passenger compartment through the hole, and then cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire alternately from the inside and outside of the vehicle.
(3) To remove the adhesive from the front of the delta window glass, feed a piano wire into the passenger compartment through the hole, and then cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire alternately from the inside and outside of the vehicle.

5.Make mating marks on the delta window glass and body, and use the special tool (window glass holder, MB990480) to remove the delta window glass.

6.
caution
  • Be careful not to remove more adhesive than is necessary.
  • Be careful also not to damage the paintwork on the body surface with the knife. If the paintwork is damaged, repair the damaged area with repair paint or anti-rust agent.
Use a knife to cut away the remaining adhesive so that the thickness is within 2 mm around the entire circumference of the body flange.
7.Finish the flange surfaces so that they are smooth.
8.If the delta window glass is reused, scrape away all traces of old adhesive from the glass.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT



>>A<<GASKET/CLIP/DELTA WINDOW GLASS ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION



1.If the delta window glass is reused, follow the procedure below.
(1)
caution Do not forget gasket.
Fit clips into body.
(2) Cut away clip fitting convex on quarter window glass.
note Convex gets broken when quarter window glass is removed.
2.
caution Leave the degreased parts for 3 or more minutes to dry well, before starting on the next step. Do not touch the degreased parts.
Use isopropyl alcohol to degrease the inside and outside of the delta window glass and the body flanges.
3.Apply the primer and adhesive.
4.Install the delta window glass by the same procedure as for the windshield (refer to ).