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To remove

  1. Open the door windows to prevent them from breaking due to the pressure that builds up in the cabin if any of the doors closes rapidly.
  2. Remove the wiper arms.
  3. Remove both the cover over the bulkhead partition space and the water guard.
  4. Turn the eccentric stops to open position.
  5. Remove the roof seal from the A-pillars on both sides.
  6. Remove the decor on the outside of the A-pillars by:
    1. 6.a. Pull out the plastic pins.
    2. 6.b. Carefully bending the plastic clips loose using 82 93 474 REMOVAL TOOL  . Take care not to damage paint work or seals.
    7. Fig 1: Illustration For Step 4-6
    G03509419Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the upper decor strip. If necessary, pull off the retainer strip with a pair of pliers.
  8. Remove the A-pillar trim.
    9. Fig 2: Illustration For Step 8
    G03509420Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. When replacing glued window panes, use 82 93 714 KIT, WINDOW REMOVAL TOOLS  . If the glass is so damaged that suction cups do not adhere, use 30 14 099 Cutting wire  handle to saw out the pane with the help of a colleague.
    WARNING: Use the protective equipment that is supplied with the windscreen removal and adhesive kit, such as the goggles and protective gloves.
  10. Measure out 6.5 m of cutting wire.
  11. Insert the screwdriver through the adhesive joint from the inside of the window in the center of the window's bottom edge.
  12. Hook the ends of the wire into the eye of the screwdriver and bend over the ends so they will not slide off.
    13. Fig 3: Illustration For Step 11-12
    G03509421Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Pull the screwdriver back through the adhesive into the cabin. Pull in the wires about 0.7 m.
    14. WARNING: Ensure that the wire is not connected to the battery terminals if the cover is removed, otherwise there is a risk of short-circuit/fire.
  14. Unhook the cutting wire from the screwdriver. Straighten the ends of the wire to an oblique angle.

    Remove the screwdriver from the car.

  15. Position the cutting wire around the windscreen. Make sure it lies around all corners. Pull in the wires and check the position of the wires.
    NOTE: In certain cases, the adhesive may be positioned so low that there is no metal edge to place the cutting wire against (it then glides under the metal edge and cannot cut through the adhesive). If this is the case, make four holders to keep the wire in place against the adhesive.

    Press the holders into the adhesive and place the wire in the holders. Then pull the wire into the car and continue as follows:

  16. Fit the reels on the corners inside the window.
    Fig 4: Fitting Reels On Corners Inside Window
    G03509422Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  17. Fasten the ends of the wire in the reel spools. Make sure the wires do not get crossed. Use the groove in the reel suction cup as a pulley to obtain a good angle.
    18. Fig 5: Illustration For Step 16-17
    G03509423Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  18. Press the plastic guard down between the cutting wire and the panel to protect the interior.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 18
    G03509424Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Wind with a ratchet handle so that the wire cuts through the adhesive. Move the plastic guard as you cut. Gradually move the reel to obtain a good angle. An acute angle will cut better. If necessary, use the second reel for support. If you think the wire might break, cease cutting for about 10-15 seconds to allow the wire to work into the adhesive.
  20. When the wire begins to cut towards the upper part of the window, fit the protective tool with suction cup between the cutting wire and the metal roof to protect the interior. Move the reel and the protective tool as the wire is moved.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Step 20
    G03509425Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Fit the lifting handle on the outside of the window.
  22. Have a colleague help to lift away the window.
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