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To fit

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  1. Fit the window glass by lifting and angling it forwards, then fit it into the front guide channel. Angle the glass towards the rear and guide it into the rear guide channel.
  2. Transfer the scissor-lift stay bushes (if they are not damaged) to the new window and press on the locking clips.
  3. Lubricate the sliding rollers and sliding surfaces with grease (Glitmo 815). Press the scissor-lift stays into the window mounting bushes. A double-click should be heard.
  4. Tighten the rear guide channel.
  5. Check the position of the window glass in the frame, adjust the scissor-lift guide channel as follows:
    • Loosen the adjusting nut, the rearmost of the two retainer nuts for the guide channel, raise the window completely in the frame.
    • Lower the window approximately 3 cm from the closed position.
    • Press the glass rearwards in the frame by hand.
    • Check that the top of the window glass is parallel with the frame.
    • Tighten the adjusting nut.
      • Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1-5
      G03509464Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the internal window seal by pressing it into position by hand.
  7. Fit the external window seal.
    NOTE: A rubber mallet may be needed.
    8. Fig 2: Illustration For Step 6-7
    G03509465Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fit the plastic water barrier.
    IMPORTANT: Make sure the water drainage cover is tight against the inner panel of the door and that it is not damaged.
  9. Fit the door trim. See ADJUSTMENT - REPLACEMENT in INTERIOR EQUIPMENT.
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