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Removing - refitting: windscreen — variant 2 Citroen C4 II

Front section ~550 words

WarningObserve the safety and cleanliness recommendations

Tooling

toolreferencedesignation
[1350-ZZ]stripping tools
[1375]protectors

Presentation

  • Glazing tools
  • Glass bonding kit

Preliminary operations

Remove

  • The rain/sunlight bi-sensor
  • The interior mirror
  • The screen pillar trim pads
  • The scuttle grille

Removing

Unclip: the tongues (2) of the windscreen pillar uprights (1) from the clips (3); using tool [1350-ZZ]

Remove the windscreen pillar trims (1)

NoteReplace the clips (3) if necessary

NoteIf the windscreen is to be re-used: position strips of adhesive tape (4) and cut them (as "a")

Pass the awl [1354-C] through the bead of adhesive, from the inside towards the outside

Thread the cutting wire [1354-E] into the awl [1354-C] and pass it towards the inside

Pass the cutting wire under the windscreen seal following "b" all the way round; using soapy water

Leave a sufficient length to permit securing on the fixing (5)

Secure the cutting wire [1354-E] on the mounting (5)

Put the winding device [1354-AZ] in place as indicated on the diagram

Cut the cutting wire [1354-E], leaving a length sufficient for it to be attached onto the winding device [1354-AZ]

Fix the end of the cutting wire in the winding device [1354-AZ]

When pulling on the cutting wire [1354-E], ensure the wire is in the right place under the lip of the windscreen seal

NoteUse the protectors [1375] to protect the dashboard and sun visor module; at the slightest resistance of the wire on cutting, slacken it and help it to pass the obstacle (support shims, excessively thick bead of adhesive or panel junction)

Finish cutting

NoteTwo people are required to perform the following operation

Remove the windscreen (6); using the double hinged suction cups [KIT1-VENT]

Refitting

Preparation: flange - windscreen

Fit the electric cutter [FEIN-400E] with blade N°146

Level off the adhesive beads both on the windscreen and the flange

If the windscreen is replaced, centre it and position adhesive tape (4) as shown, then cut it (as "c")

Remove the windscreen (6)

Touch up with anti-corrosion product

Degrease the flange using the degreaser provided in the bonding kit

Allow to dry for 10 mn

Spacer shims

Position the shims (7) as originally

Applying the adhesive

Cut the nozzle at "A" = 8 mm for a length of "B" = 13 mm

1st case: reusing the windscreen

  • There is no need to apply primer
  • Remove any impurities from the shaved seal; using a blow gun

2nd case: this method applies in the case of a new windscreen

  • Degrease the surround of the glass with the products chosen from the bonding kit
  • The window is supplied pre-coated with primer

Further primer must be applied following the line of the primer applied during manufacture (at "d"); allow to dry for 10 mn

WarningNo more than 8 minutes must elapse between applying the mastic and positioning the glass (for the quick setting bonding mastics)

Apply the bead of adhesive at the centre of the line of primer (at "d")

Position the windscreen in relation to the adhesive strips (4)

Exert a constant pressure; using the wire suction cups [KIT2-VENT]

Check the fits and clearances

Allow to cure for 30 minutes before handling

Check: the sealing of the windscreen

Proceed in the reverse order to removal

Check the electrical operation of the equipment

Clean the windscreen (6) and its surround