Replace windshield

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE VANITY MIRROR LIGHT AT THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COUNTER SUPPORT FOR THE SUN VISOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP WINDSHIELD PANEL TRIM (BOTTOM PART) .
Refer to REMOVING THE A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
Refer to REMOVING INSIDE MIRROR .
Refer to REMOVING KAFAS CAMERA (MID VARIANT) .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH EXTERNAL A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Tape off the body around the piercing point with fabric adhesive tape.

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CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Plastic adhesive tape 83195B3DD17
Push the thread (1) through the adhesive bead (2) along the line from the inside.
Cut out the windshield with the spider.

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Remove windshield with the special tool 0 492 609 (51 3 010) .
Replace windshield.
Parts : Windshield

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Installing windshield

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The vehicle can be towed or driven without a windshield, rear window and side window.
When carrying out disassembly/installation work and during the hardening time, the vehicle must be standing on its wheels on a level surface.
The windshield, rear window and side windows are glued to the body. This bonding will increase the torsional rigidity of the vehicle. To obtain perfect bonding, comply with the installation procedure described in the following.

Position the windshield on a universal work top or secure the components on a tool cart using the special tool 0 492 609 (51 3 010) .
Always keep the suction surfaces of the suction lifter and the window glass dry and clean.
Insert the windshield once to test.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Only the yellow plastic adhesive tape may be used to fix the window glass.
The glass will slip down if other adhesive tapes are used.
Window glass slippage will result in leaks and wind noises.
After completing the paint work, the paint must be fully hardened before the plastic adhesive tapes are applied.

Bond two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (1) to the roof.

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CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Plastic adhesive tape

83195B3DD17

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Plastic adhesive tapes
	Length	400 mm
	Distance between plastic adhesive tapes and window edge (A)	250 mm

Protect the vehicle interior against contamination.
Cover the Head-Up Display.
Clean the window glass and body aperture and remove the residual adhesive bead.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R2 500 ml 83190417324
Clean the painted surfaces without the residual adhesive bead.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R1 100 ml, Bottle 83192211217

Air out after cleaning.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Air drying time after cleaning
	Window glass or painted panel without residual adhesive bead	5 min
	Body with residual adhesive bead	15 min

Remove the residual adhesive bead (1) on the body aperture and window glass shortly before bonding with the standard tool.
Standard tool :

Pinchweld scraper set

Pinchweld scraper set

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81 62 0 410 436

Position the scraper (2) as shown and remove the residual adhesive bead (1) to a minimum thickness.

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TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Residual strength of residual adhesive bead
	Residual strength of residual adhesive bead	0.5 mm

Touch up paintwork damage.

Sand large-scale damage down to the bare metal and coat.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

HS-AM multi-base filler VOC
	Layer thickness	30 μm... 40 μm
	Hardening time with infrared	10 min
	Hardening time without infrared	60°C 30 min
	Hardening time without infrared	20°C 1 Tag

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The glass activator is used for adhesion between glass or ceramic glass and the adhesive. Therefore, a thin, homogeneous and continuous line of glass activator must be applied. If the window glass is to be reused with a cutback adhesive bead, glass activator is not needed.
The glass activator may not be applied in the field of view or the point grid. Fresh glass activator in the field of view must immediately be wiped off because hardened glass activator will leave a haze behind.

Apply glass activator directly next to the crushed adhesive bead.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Glass activator stick
	Protrusion of the glass activator track opposite the crimped adhesive bead	1 mm... 2 mm
	Air drying time	2 min

Remove the excess glass activator from the window glass immediately.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Cleaning agent R2 500 ml 83190417324

Remove the spacer buffer (1) completely.
Replace the spacer buffer (1) .
Parts : Spacer buffer

Glue new spacer buffers (1) centered on the body-side embossed marks (2) .

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TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Dimensions of spacer buffer and positioning
	Length	20 mm
	Width	5 mm
	Height	5 mm
	Distance A from the edge to the roof trim strip	300 mm

Check both foam parts (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
Bond the foam part (1) at their present positions.

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Check the retaining clips (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

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Check

Check the sound insulations (1) and (2) for windshield panel for damage.

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Result

Sound insulation for windshield panel is damaged.

Measure

Replace the sound insulations (1) or (2) for the windshield panel.
Observe marks (A) and (B) for the sound insulations on the windshield.

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Prepare the standard tool.
Standard tool :

Cordless cartridge gun

Cordless cartridge gun

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81 49 2 405 782

Keep 2 glue cartridges ready.

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ADHESIVE SPECIFICATION

Window glass adhesive (single cartridge)	300 ml, Rest of World	83192289286
	300 ml, USA	83192289181
	300 ml, CHN	83192180002

Prepare a standard nozzle C.

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

C-nozzle
For windshields, rear windows, and body-specific side window glass	Diameter A	7.5⁺¹_-1 min
	Height B	13⁺¹_-1 mm

Apply an adhesive bead within the mark (2) vertically on the windshield.

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TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Adhesive bead of the windshield
	Width a	8⁺³_-1 mm
	Height b	12⁺¹_-2 mm
	Processing time	max. 7 min

Coat bead joint.
Carefully feed in the windshield with the special tool 0 492 609 (51 3 010) between the hood and the windshield panel.
Fit the windshield at top.
Evenly align the windshield at left and right.
Fit the windshield at the bottom and press.
Press the windshield upward until the rubber frame of the windshield evenly makes contact with the roof.
Secure the windshield in this installation position with 2 yellow plastic adhesive tapes (1) .

Measure gap dimension using the special tool 0 495 259 (51 0 010) .

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TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Gap dimension windshield to roof outer skin
1 windshield; 2 roof outer skin	3.8^+1.2_-1.3 mm
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Remove contamination caused by adhesive residue immediately.

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH OUTER A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to INSTALLING KAFAS CAMERA (MID VARIANT) .
Refer to INSTALLING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
Refer to INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP WINDSHIELD PANEL TRIM (BOTTOM PART) .
Refer to INSTALLING ROOF FUNCTION CENTER (FZD) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COUNTER SUPPORT FOR THE SUN VISOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT VANITY MIRROR LIGHT .
Refer to CALIBRATE KAFAS CAMERA .