Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Removal
Note: This case describes removing the windshield using the BO-46974 removal system.
Caution! To avoid injury to your eyes and hands, wear work gloves and safety glasses before starting work.
Note: Park the vehicle on a level surface and align the front wheels.
Remove both wiper arms.
Remove 2 protective caps.
Unscrew 2 nuts.
Remove the wiper arms 1.
Remove the water repellent completely.
Remove the engine compartment seal 4.
Unscrew the 2 screws securing the water repellent 2 (arrows).
Pull off the fuel injector hose 3.
Remove both windshield trim strips.
Pull the windshield trim strip off the side of the A-pillar.
Pull 1 windshield trim strip out from the side of the roof strip and remove it.
Remove both A-pillar inner trims at the top 1.
Note: For vehicles with a head airbag, the upper interior trim of the front pillar is additionally reinforced with a frame. This frame 2 has the inscription Airbag.
Release the 3 clamps.
Remove the trim.
Remove the interior rearview mirror.
Measure the glass diagonally and cut the string.
Cut the string to four times the length of 5600 mm.
Poke holes with an awl.
Thread the string through and pull it towards the middle of the glass.
Place string cutter 1 around the perimeter.
Secure with fiber tape.
Punch a hole for the second end of the string.
Using awl 2, pull the second end of the string into the car interior.
Note: The string cutter should overlap.
Fix the front glass.
Bring the cutting tool forward.
Move the winch with 2 coils to the left side of the windshield.
Insert the string cutter.
Attach string cutter 1 to the gate.
Switch the ratchet and pre-tension the cutter string.
Note: Make sure the cutter string is positioned correctly on the gate guide roller.
Cut out the front glass.
Cut the front glass using the winch and 2 spools until the string cutter is at the height of the spool.
The arrow shows the cutting direction of the wire cutter.
Bring the cutting tool forward.
Position the 2-spool winch towards the lower left side of the windshield.
Switch the ratchet and pre-tension the cutter string 1.
Note: Make sure the cutter string is positioned correctly on the gate guide roller.
Cut out the front glass.
Note: Use lubricant for the guide roller, the curve of the front glass must be cut with increased force.
Cut the front glass using the winch and 2 spools until the string cutter is at the height of the spool.
The arrow shows the cutting direction of the wire cutter.
Bring the cutting tool forward.
Install the 2-coil winch to the lower right side of the windshield.
Switch the ratchet and pre-tension the cutter string 1.
Note: Make sure the cutter string is positioned correctly on the gate guide roller.
Cut out the front glass.
Cut the front glass using the winch and 2 spools until the string cutter is at the height of the spool.
The arrow shows the cutting direction of the wire cutter.
Bring the cutting tool forward.
Install the 2-coil winch to the right side of the windshield.
Switch the ratchet and pre-tension the cutter string 1.
Note: Make sure the cutter string is positioned correctly on the gate guide roller.
Cut out the front glass.
Note: Use lubricant for the guide roller, the curve of the front glass must be cut with increased force.
Cut the front glass using the winch and 2 spools until the string cutter is at the height of the spool.
The arrow shows the cutting direction of the wire cutter.
Bring the cutting tool forward.
Install the 2-coil winch to the upper right side of the windshield.
Install the 1-coil winch to the upper left side of the windshield.
Thread the other end of the string through and secure it.
Switch the ratchet and pre-tension the cutter string 1.
Note: Make sure the cutter string is positioned correctly on the gate guide roller.
Cut out the front glass.
Note: Use lubricant for the guide roller, the curve of the front glass must be cut with increased force.
Cut the front glass using the winch and 2 spools until the string cutter is at the height of the spool.
Cut the front glass using the winch and 1 spool until the string cutter is at the height of the spool.
The arrows show the cutting direction of the wire cutter.
Bring the cutting tool forward.
Install the winch with 2 coils to the left side of the windshield under the winch with the coil.
Switch the ratchet and pre-tension the cutter string 1.
Note: Make sure the cutter string is positioned correctly on the gate guide roller.
Cut out the front glass.
Cut the front glass using the winch and 2 spools until the string cutter is at the height of the spool.
The arrow shows the cutting direction of the wire cutter.
Bring the cutting tool forward.
Install the 1-coil winch to the upper right side of the windshield.
Note: The string cutter should overlap.
Switch the ratchet and pre-tension the cutter string 1.
Note: Make sure the cutter string is positioned correctly on the gate guide roller.
Cut out the front glass.
Continue cutting until the string cutter has completely cut through the glue bead.
Remove cutting tools.
The arrow shows the cutting direction of the wire cutter.
Attach fixture MKM-641.
Remove the front glass.
Remove fixture MKM-641.
Remove the glass fragments.
Cut off the adhesive bead from the windshield.
Remove the glue bead using the supplied tool 1 to approx. 1 mm thickness.
Cut the adhesive bead off the car.
Remove the glue bead using the supplied tool 1 to approx. 1 mm thickness.
Repair damage to paintwork.
Installation
Apply primer.
Note: Apply primer to new glass only.
Apply a bead of glue.
Cut the tip of the tube to create a bead of glue approximately 13 mm thick.
Insert the glass using the MKM-641 tool.
Secure the glass with fiber tape.
Observe the holding time.
Install the rear view mirror.
Install the front pillar inner trim at the top left and right.
Insert the trim.
Fasten 3 clamps.
Install both windshield trim strips.
Install the water repellent.
Tighten the 2nd mounting screw.
Install the fuel injector hose.
Install the engine compartment seal.
Install both wiper arms.
Tighten the 2 nuts.
Install 2 protective caps.
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