Remove/install rear window

AR67.20-P-5145RR

Remove/install rear window

07.03.2019

Model

452.4

1

Belt guide

2

Cover

3

Seat belt guide bracket

4

B-pillar paneling

4

B-pillar paneling

8

Covers

9

Center roll bar paneling

12

Plastic rivets

13

Roll bar spoiler

E21

Center high-mounted stop lamp

R1

Heated rear window



Remove

 Warning

Risk of injury from cutting wire tearing or becoming hot and from splinters of glass when cutting out bonded windows

Wear protective gloves and safety glasses.

AS67.00-Z-0004-01A

Topical note

Notes on removal/installation of windows

AH67.10-P-1000-02RT

Topical note

Notes on remove/install rear window

AH67.20-P-2000-01T

1

Unhook the seat belt from the belt guide (1) on the seat

2

Remove the seat belt guide bracket (3) and B-pillar trim (4) on the left and right

AR91.40-P-0630RR

3

Remove the covers (8) on the paneling for the center roll bar (9)

4

Remove the paneling for the center roll bar (9)

5

Remove trunk lid

AR88.50-P-5000RR

6

Remove 3rd brake lamp (E21)

7

Remove the plastic rivets (12) on the roll bar spoiler (13)

8

Remove the roll bar spoiler (13)

9

Disconnect the electrical connectors for the heated rear window (R1)

10.1

Cut out the heated rear window (R1) using the cutting wire and remove

When the heated rear window (R1) is removed using the "Veritrac" windshield removal tool.

AR67.20-P-5145-01RR


Mask the body flange and any detachable parts in the cutting area using tape
to prevent damage caused by the cutting wire.

 The aid of a helper is required for cutting out and removing the heated rear window (R1). The cutting wire is included in the adhesive parts kit.

Adhesive parts kit (with isopropanol cleaner)

*BR00.45-Z-1141-02A

10.2

Cut out the heated rear window (R1) using the windshield removal tool and remove

When the heated rear window (R1) is removed using the windshield removal tool.

AR67.10-P-1000-11MCC

 The aid of a helper is required for removing the heated rear window (R1) from the body flange.
The cutting wire is included in the adhesive parts kit.

Adhesive parts kit (with isopropanol cleaner)

*BR00.45-Z-1141-02A

11

Remove the piping profile on the body flange



Install

12

Prepare body flange for installation of window

Cotton gloves must be worn during the entire assembly job on the new heated rear window (R1). Ensure that no fingerprints are present in the area of the bonding surface.

AR67.20-P-2000-09RR


The bonding area on the body flange must be absolutely free of dust and grease
to prevent paint adhesion problems when the window is installed.

Adhesive parts kit (with isopropanol cleaner)

*BR00.45-Z-1141-02A

13

Attach the piping profile to the body flange

 Use the new piping profile. Pay attention to installation position.

14

Align the heated rear window (R1) in the body opening

AR67.20-P-4050-04RR

 Feeler gauge

*452589012100

15

Prepare the heated rear window (R1) for installation

AR67.20-P-5145-03RR


The bonding area on the heated rear window (R1) must be absolutely free of dust and grease
otherwise paint adhesion problems may occur.

Adhesive parts kit (with isopropanol cleaner)

*BR00.45-Z-1141-02A

16

Open the crank window in the driver's door and front passenger door

 This prevents the heated rear window (R1) from being pressed outward by the air pressure when a door is closed before the bond has completely cured.

17

Apply adhesive material

AR67.20-P-2000-08RR


Install the heated rear window (R1) within 2 minutes after applying the adhesive material to the body flange
otherwise paint adhesion problems may occur.

 Durability is reached, measured from when the heated rear window (R1) is installed, after approx. 2 hours. The rated accident strength is achieved only after approx. 8 hours.
Uniformly apply adhesive bead at a height of approx. 12 mm.

Adhesive parts kit (with isopropanol cleaner)

*BR00.45-Z-1141-02A

 Adapter

*000589866300

18

Insert the heated rear window (R1)

 Aid of helper required. The distance between the heated rear window (R1) and bottom crossmember must be approx. 4 mm. The distance between the heated rear window (R1) and weld flange on the left and right must be approx. 4 mm.

 Feeler gauge

*452589012100

19

Press the heated rear window (R1) evenly all around and fix using suitable masking tape

 Durability is reached, measured from when the heated rear window (R1) is installed, after approx. 2 hours. The rated accident strength is achieved only after approx. 8 hours.

20

Remove the spacer between the heated rear window (R1) and body

21

Connect the electrical connectors for the heated rear window (R1)

22

Install the roll bar spoiler (13)

23

Install the additional brake lamp (E21)

24

Install trunk lid

AR88.50-P-5000RR

25

Install the paneling for the center roll bar (9) and covers (8)

26

Install the B-pillar trim (4) and seat belt guide bracket (3) on the left and right

AR91.40-P-0630RR

27

Hook the seat belt into the belt guide (1) on the seat

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1141-02A

Adhesive parts kit (with isopropanol cleaner)

A 451 989 00 71