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Removing - refitting: windscreen Citroen C5 I

Front section ~432 words

WarningObserve the safety and cleanliness recommendations

WarningGloves and protective goggles must be worn for the following operations

Tooling

Presentation

  • Glazing tools
  • Glazing consumables

Removing

Remove (inner side)

  • The windscreen pillar trims
  • The interior mirror
  • The rain sensor (according to equipment)

Remove (towards the outside)

  • The wiper blades
  • The scuttle grille (see the relevant operation)
  • The lower windscreen aperture trims (see the relevant operation)
  • The windscreen trim clip
  • The lower windscreen clip

Protect the windscreen aperture surround; using adhesive tape (1)

Pass the cutting wire [1354-E] through the sealing adhesive; using tool [1354-C]

Cut out the seal adhesive bead on the windscreen aperture surround; using tools [1354-C], [1354-D] and [1354-E]

NoteFor the following operation 2 people are necessary

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

Cleaning - preparation

Preparing the windscreen

1er cases: reusing the glass

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

Remove the sealing adhesive strip

Remove any dust using a clean cloth

NoteOnly apply the primer to the zones laid bare

2nd case: fitting of a new windscreen (2)

Degrease around the edge of the windscreen (2) using the degreaser provided in the bonding kit

From the edge of the seal of the windscreen (2), mark the bonding route on the printed area; using a lead pencil

  • In the area "a" to 5 mm
  • In the area "c" to 10 mm

Apply the glass primer provided in the bonding kit

Leave to dry for 10 minutes

NoteOnly apply the primer to the zones laid bare

Preparation of the aperture

1er cases: on residue sealant

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

Remove the sealing adhesive strip

Remove any dust using a clean cloth

NoteOnly apply the primer to the zones laid bare

Leave to dry for 10 minutes

2nd case: new component

Degrease the flange using the degreaser provided in the bonding kit

Apply the panel primer provided in the bonding kit

Leave to dry for 10 minutes

Refitting

WarningIf a two-pack product is used: the time from fitting the windscreen (2) on the vehicle to starting to extrude the seal adhesive is 5 minutes

Equip the gun with the cartridge and the special nozzle

Apply a strip of sealing adhesive around the windscreen aperture

Offer up the windscreen to the aperture using suction pads [KIT1-VENT]

Check the fits and clearances of the windscreen (2)

Press gently around the edge of the windscreen (2)

Verify: the sealing of the windscreen (2)

Proceed in the reverse order to removal

Clean the windscreen (2) and its surround

Check the operation of the equipment