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Cut out windshield with cutting blade - AR67.10-P-1000-01SXS

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1071-02A Adhesive tape roll, gray Tesa tape, 50 meters 0.3X50, 236 mm A 001 989 17 85
BR00.45-Z-1025-04A Cleaner A 005 989 19 71

IMPORTANT The windshield (1) is glued in with the adhesive seam on the body flange and on the reinforcement on the left and right A-pillar, as well as on the roof guard plate. Removal is not possible without damaging the parts. To cut out the windshield (1) it is necessary to cut through the adhesive seam running around the outside. Then, remove the upper layer of glass, which obstruct access to the second adhesive seam (support seam) in the connecting points on the left and right A-pillars and front edge of the roof (1). The second adhesive seam is then accessible.

  1. Cut through adhesive material on the windshield (1) in the area of the water collector with the window removal unit. Window removal unit FEIN FSC 1.6, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com Cutting blade, straight shape, blade length 60 mm Order No.: 6 39 03 081 01 3, www.fein.com
    Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Upper Glass Layer Dimensions
    G07583866Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  2. Cut through adhesive seam on windshield (1) in connecting points on left and right A-pillar and front edge of roof with window removal unit.

    Cutting blade, L shape, blade length 25.4 mm Order No.: 6 39 03 207 01 2, www.fein.com

    NOTES To prevent damage to the vehicle paintwork in the area below the A-pillars, interrupt the cutting operation, unclamp the cutting blade mounted on the window removal unit, turn the window removal unit 180 ° and clamp the cutting blade back in. Then continue the cutting operation.

  3. Clean windshield (1) in connecting points at left and right A-pillar and front edge of roof.
  4. Mark edge zone of upper glass layer on windshield (1) with a wax pencil, corresponding to dimensions (A, B).

    IMPORTANT Dimensions (A) approx. 15 mm. Dimension (B) approx. 27 mm.

  5. Moisten suitable glass cutter with kerosene and cut upper layer of glass on windshield (1) along markings.
  6. Mask off surface zone of upper glass layer on windshield (1) with adhesive tape (2) and carefully break by tapping with hammer.
    Fig 2: Breaking Surface Zone Of Upper Glass Layer
    G07583867Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  7. Remove broken surface zone of upper glass layer by pulling off adhesive tape (2). Break out any glass splinters remaining and suction off.

    Wet/dry vacuum cleaner http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com

  8. Cut through second adhesive bead (support bead) on side of A-pillars and at top, at front edge of roof.

    Cutting blade, shape L, blade length 19 mm Order No.: 6 39 03 208 01 0, www.fein.com

  9. Position cup suction tool in upper third of windshield (1) and lift windshield (1) away from body flange.

    Cup suction tool, suction lifting device http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com

    NOTES Aid of helper required for guiding windshield (1), otherwise adjacent body parts could be damaged.

    IMPORTANT Detach windshield (1) from body flange in upper area first, then pry out upward.