Installing Windshields: PUR

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Always open a side window when replacing the windshield, otherwise the windshield may move when the door is closed.

When working with PUR on the body flange, see PUR on body flange .

Fig 1: Cleaning Remaining Adhesive

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Cleaner H

Clean the area on the window to which PUR adhesive is to be applied with cleaner-H (black cap).

Fig 2: Cleaning Area On Window

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Glass activator

Apply glass activator (yellow cap) to the area on the window to which PUR adhesive will be applied.

Fig 3: Cleaning Remaining Adhesive

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Glass primer

Apply glass primer (green cap) to the area on the window to which PUR adhesive will be applied.

Apply generously (although not so much that it runs).

Let the primer dry until the surface is matt.

PUR adhesive activator

Apply the PUR adhesive activator (blue cap) on the remaining PUR bead on the body flange.

2-K:

Load the gun with both cartridges and the mixing pipe.

Check whether the adhesive kit contains a blue nozzle.

Use the nozzle if there is one.

Fig 4: Identifying PUR Adhesive Activator Cutting Measurements

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If there is not a nozzle:

Take out the unmodified (complete) nozzle.

Measure 55 mm up from the base: Cut off the nozzle.

Drill a 3 mm hole 36.5 mm from the tip.

Measure 8 mm from the tip.

Cut the nozzle.

This makes a nozzle which gives a PUR-bead with a height of 18 mm and a base of 8 mm.

NOTE: This height is only required for fully cleaned bodywork. If there is a PUR bead remaining on the flange: Increase the application speed to achieve a lower bead.

Attach the nozzle.

Apply adhesive to either the window or to the body flange.

Hold the gun at right angles.

Ensure that the bead is continuous, otherwise the join will not be watertight.