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Removing - refitting: windscreen Citroen C6 I

Front section ~883 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 (towards the outside)

  • The scuttle grille (see the relevant operation)
  • The windscreen aperture pillar exterior trims (see the relevant operation)

Protect the outside edge of the windscreen aperture; using adhesive tape

Remove (inner side)

  • The interior mirror
  • The sunlight sensor
  • The windscreen pillar trims (see the relevant operation)

Protect the dashboard

Remove

  • The upper finishing seal (1) (as "a")
  • The lower finishing seals (2) (as "b")

Pass the awl [1354-C] through the bead of sealing adhesive from the inside to the outside

Fix the cutting wire [1354-E] under the head of the rear bolt of the bonnet hinge (3)

Pass the cutting wire [1354-E] under the windscreen and all around it

Attach the cutting wire [1354-E] in the handle [1354-C]

Pass the cutting wire [1354-E] inside the vehicle

Secure the end of the cutting wire [1354-E] on the winding device [1354-AZ]

Start cutting the adhesive sealing strip at the upper part of the windscreen

WarningProtect the dashboard with a metal plate (number plate)

WarningWhen pulling the cutting wire taut, check that the wire is positioned correctly under the windscreen

Move the tools [1354-AZ] and [1354-BZ], in accordance with the progress of the cutting of the adhesive sealing strip

Continue the cut until the wire is no longer guided by the guide roller [1354-AZ]; remove the return roller [1354-BZ] and continue cutting

Move the tools [1354-AZ] and [1354-BZ], in accordance with the progress of the cutting of the adhesive sealing strip

Continue the cut until the wire is no longer guided by the guide roller [1354-AZ]; remove the return roller [1354-BZ] and continue cutting

Move the tools [1354-AZ] and [1354-BZ], in accordance with the progress of the cutting of the adhesive sealing strip

Continue cutting until the wire is no longer guided by the guide roller [1354-BZ], remove the transfer roller and continue cutting

Move the tools [1354-AZ] and [1354-BZ], in accordance with the progress of the cutting of the adhesive sealing strip

Continue cutting until the wire is no longer guided by the guide roller [1354-BZ], remove the transfer roller and continue cutting

Move the tools [1354-AZ] and [1354-BZ], in accordance with the progress of the cutting of the adhesive sealing strip

Continue cutting until the wire is no longer guided by the guide roller [1354-BZ], remove the transfer roller and continue cutting

NoteFor the following operation 2 people are necessary

Move the tools [1354-AZ] and [1354-BZ], in accordance with the progress of the cutting of the adhesive sealing strip

Remove the windscreen (4); using the double hinged suction cups [KIT1-VENT]

Cleaning and preparation

Preparing the windscreen: 1st case - reusing the windscreen

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

Remove the sealing adhesive strip

Dedust with a clean cloth

NoteOnly apply the primer to the zones laid bare

Preparing the windscreen: 2nd case - fitting a new windscreen

Degrease the edge of the windscreen

Apply glass primer

Leave to dry for 10 minutes

Preparation of the aperture: 1st case - on the remaining adhesive sealing strip

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

Remove the sealing adhesive strip

Dedust with a clean cloth

Touch up with anti-corrosion product

NoteOnly apply the primer to the zones laid bare

Preparation of the aperture: 2nd case - new component

Degrease the aperture

Apply the metal primer provided in the bonding kit (at "c")

Leave to dry for 10 minutes

Preparing the flange and windscreen

WarningProtect the dashboard

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

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

Fit the upper finishing seals ((2))

Offer up the glass to the aperture

Degrease the edge of the windscreen

Leave to dry for 10 minutes

Apply the panel and glass primers

Leave to dry for 10 minutes

Refitting

"X" = 400 mm

Fit the shims (at "d")

Applying the adhesive

Angle the nozzle to obtain an adhesive sealing strip with a triangular cross-section, 8 mm wide and 12 mm high

Applying the adhesive to the windscreen (method of your choice)

"Z" = 15 mm from the edge of the windscreen

Apply the adhesive strip on the windscreen surround (4) (as "e")

Applying the adhesive to the flange (method of your choice)

Apply an adhesive sealing strip at ""f"" on the periphery of the windscreen aperture

WarningUse of two-part compound product or quick setting adhesive: the time allowed between starting to extrude the sealing adhesive and fitting the glass on the vehicle is a maximum 5 to 8 minutes

NoteFor the following operation 2 people are necessary

Position the windscreen glass (4) starting at the top and finishing at the bottom to avoid depositing adhesive on the dashboard

Refit the windscreen glass (4); using the suction cups [KIT-1VENT]

Check the fits and clearances of the windscreen glass

Press gently on the surround of the windscreen glass until it is touching the shims

WarningObserve the vehicle immobilisation time following fitting of the windscreen recommended by the suppliers of the products used

Check the sealing of the windscreen pillar window

Proceed in the reverse order to removal

Clean the windscreen (4) and its surround

Check the operation of the equipment