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To remove

  1. Open the door windows to avert the risk of the rear window being forced out should a car door be closed creating overpressure in the cabin.
  2. Lower the backrest.
  3. Remove the clips securing the parcel shelf upholstery. Pull the parcel shelf upholstery straight forward.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 3-4
    G03719699Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the C-pillar trim. Remove the cover plate using 82 93 474 REMOVAL TOOL  . Remove the bolt from the C-pillar trim. Remove the C-pillar trim by carefully pulling the trim straight out.
  5. Unplug the connector for the antenna in the rear window. Bend the flat pin towards the window.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 5-6
    G03719700Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the cover from the brake light and unplug the connector. Pull the catches straight out and lift down the bulb holder.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 7
    G03719701Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. When changing a bonded window, use 82 93 714 KIT, WINDOW REMOVAL TOOL  . If the window is so damaged that it is not possible to affix the suction cups, use 30 14 099 CUTTING WIRE HANDLES  and cutting wire, and with the help of a colleague, saw out the window.
    WARNING: Use the protective equipment that is supplied with the windscreen removal and adhesive kit, such as the goggles and protective gloves.
  8. Measure out 6,0 m of cutting wire.
  9. Drive the chisel through the adhesive joint from the inside of the bottom edge of the window. Hold the chisel as close to the window as possible in order to get past the metal rim.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 9-10
    G03719702Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Thread the ends of the wire into the eye in the awl and bend the ends so that the wire do not slip out.
  11. Pull the awl back through the adhesive into the cabin. Pull through roughly 0,7 m of wire.
  12. Position the wire under the moulding. Press it in with the help of the plastic tool provided with the kit. Make sure the that the wire lies around all the corners. Pull in slack and check the position of the wire.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 12
    G03719703Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Unhook the cutting wire from the awl. Straighten the ends. Remove the awl from the car.
  14. Fit the wire coilers in the corners on the inside of the window.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 14
    G03719704Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  15. Attach the ends of the wire to the wire coilers. Make sure that the wires do not cross. Use the groove in the wire coiler's suction cups to achieve a suitable angle.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Step 15
    G03719705Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Use a ratchet handle to wind the wire coiler so that the wire cuts through the bead of adhesive. If necessary, use the protective tool with suction cup between the cutting wire and metal to prevent the wire cutting against the metal or headlining. Move the wire coiler successively to maintain a suitable angle. An acute angle cuts better. If necessary, use the other wire coiler to help. If there is a risk of the wire breaking, stop winding for 10-15 seconds to allow the wire time to work through the adhesive.
    Fig 8: Illustration For Step 16
    G03719706Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Lift out the window with the help of a colleague.
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