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Removing - refitting: windscreen Citroen DS5 I

Front section ~591 words

WarningObserve the safety and cleanliness requirements

Tooling

toolreferencedescription
[1350-ZZ]trim removal tools
[1375]protective shield

Presentation

  • Glazing tools
  • Glazing consumables

Preliminary operations

Remove

  • The scuttle grille
  • The rain/sunlight bi-sensor (according to equipment)
  • The multifunction video camera (according to equipment)
  • The interior mirror
  • Screen pillar trim panels

Removing

Unclip the windscreen pillar finisher (1) tabs from the clips (as "a"); using tool [1350-ZZ]

Remove the windscreen pillar trims (1)

NoteIf the windscreen (2) is to be reused, position pieces of adhesive tape (3) as shown above and cut them (at "b")

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

Leave sufficient length for it to be attached on the winding device [1354-AZ]

Pass the cutting wire [1354-E] under the seal of the windscreen (in the direction "c") all around the windscreen; using soapy water

Fix the end of the cutting wire [1354-E] to the fixing at "d"

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

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

WarningUse the protectors [1375] to protect the cutting zones

NoteAt the least resistance of the cutting wire [1354-E] during cutting, de-tension it and help it to pass the obstacle (support shims, extra-thick adhesive bead, or panel junctions)

Transpose the reeling mechanism [1354-AZ]; continue the cutting

WarningUse the protectors [1375] to protect the cutting zones

Transpose the reeling mechanism [1354-AZ]; continue the cutting

Remove the roof console

Disconnect the connector (at "e")

Attach the connector on the windscreen; using adhesive tape

Assist the cutting wire [1354-E] in passing the obstacle (at "f")

Transpose the reeling mechanism [1354-AZ]

Remove the windscreen (2); 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 (2) and the flange

NoteIf the windscreen (2) is to be replaced, align it and position pieces of adhesive tape (4) as shown above, then cut them (at "g")

Remove the windscreen (2); using the double hinged suction cups [KIT1-VENT]

Touch up with anti-corrosion product

Degrease the flange using the degreaser provided in the bonding kit

Allow to dry for 10 mn

Applying the adhesive

Fit the shims (5)

Cut the nozzle to "A" = 8 mm dia. at "B" = 13 mm from the tip

1er cases: reusing the windscreen

  • There is no need to apply primer
  • Remove any impurities on 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; 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 "h")

Reused windscreen: position the windscreen (2) in relation to the adhesive strips (3)

New windscreen: 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 operation of the different equipment

Clean the windscreen (2) and its surround