Removing and Installing/Replacing Rubber Frame for Windscreen (Top)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cover for left A-pillar Service and Repair
- Remove left roof strip

Note:
Both covers and roof strips must be removed in order to remove the windscreen.





Important!
Rubber frame (1) features an aluminium section inlay (2).
Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).
Do not use crowbar (windscreen breakage)

Note:
Tear-off lip (3) may be stuck to adhesive (4).
During removal of rubber frame (1), tear-off lip (3) may tear off and remain in vehicle.
5 - Windscreen
6 - Gripping lip





Replacement of rubber frame without windscreen removal:
Detach tear-off lip (3) from rubber frame (1).
If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (3), this area must be cut out partially.
Cut (4) as illustrated in area (A) on left/right.
To facilitate installation, coat rubber frame (1) and body cutout with water.
Install rubber frame (1).
2 - Aluminium strip





Replacement of rubber frame with removed windscreen:
Fit rubber frame (1) with tear-off lip (3).
Do not cut gripping lip (4).
Slide new rubber frame (1) onto upper edge of windscreen, ensuring correct alignment.
2 - Aluminium strip