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To remove

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Open the door windows to prevent them from breaking due to the pressure that builds up in the cabin if any of the doors closes rapidly.

  1. Remove the parcel shelf.
  2. Remove the cover above the rear window inside the tailgate.
  3. Remove the covers on the sides of the rear window inside the tailgate.
  4. Remove the tailgate trim, see TAILGATE .
  5. Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2-4
    G03509433Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Cars with spoiler and rear wiper unit on tailgate:
    1. 5.a. Remove the rear wiper arm.
    2. 5.b. Remove the wiper motor.
    3. 5.c. Remove nuts and washer on the spoiler. Lift off the spoiler.
      Fig 2: Illustration For Step 5
      G03509434Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove nuts and studs holding the top of the window.
  8. Remove nuts and studs holding the bottom of the window.
  9. Unplug the electric connections for rear window heating and turn up the contact plates against the window.
  10. Fig 3: Illustration For Step 6-8
    G03509435Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. When changing glued windows, use 82 93 714 Window removal tool kit  . If the window is so damaged that the suction cups will not fasten, use 30 14 099 Cutting wire handles  to cut out the window with the help of an assistant.
    WARNING: Use the protective equipment that is supplied with the windscreen removal and adhesive kit, such as the goggles and protective gloves.
  12. Measure up 6.5 m cutting wire.
  13. Insert the screwdriver through the adhesive from inside. There are marks on the outside moulding to show where it is best to insert the screwdriver (a small notch in the moulding). Take care not to damage the rubber moulding if the window is to be refitted.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 11
    G03509436Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Hook the ends of the wire onto the eye of the screwdriver and bend over the ends so they will not slide off.
  15. Pull the screwdriver back through the adhesive into the cabin. Pull in the wires about 0.7 m.
  16. Unhook the cutting wire from the screwdriver. Straighten the ends of the wire to an oblique angle. Remove the screwdriver from the car.
  17. Place the wire under the moulding. Poke it in using the plastic tool that came with the kit. Make sure the cutting wire is around all the corners. Pull in the wires and check their position.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 15
    G03509437Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Fit the reels on the corners inside the window.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 16
    G03509438Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Fasten the ends of the wire in the reel spools. Make sure the wires do not get crossed. Use the groove in the reel suction cup as a pulley to obtain a good angle.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Step 17
    G03509439Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Wind with a ratchet handle so that the wire cuts through the adhesive. If necessary, use the protective tool with suction cup between the cutting wire and the metal so that the wire does not cut into the metal. Gradually move the reel to obtain a good angle. An acute angle will cut better. If necessary, use the second reel for support. If you think the wire might break, cease cutting for about 10--15 seconds to allow the wire to work into the adhesive.
    Fig 8: Illustration For Step 18
    G03509440Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Stop cutting when the wires reach the window guide pin (top center of widow). Lift off the window with the help of an assistant.