Windshield; Hydrophobic Treatment On Side Windows; Removal - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

SECTION 18a: H3 SERIES BODY

19. WINDSHIELD

The windshield is single-glazed AS-1 laminated
safety glass. Each windshield is secured to a
flange around the front structure opening by a
one-piece black rubber extruded gasket
A low profile gasket with a single locking strip is
now used on our vehicles.
Proper installation of the windshield ensures
watertightness. Since
depending on the supplier, we recommend
installing a replacement windshield obtained
from Prevost Parts to ensure proper fit.
NOTE
For more information on windshield removal or
installation, a webinar is available from
Prevost.
19.1 HYDROPHOBIC TREATMENT ON SIDE
WINDOWS
The new low profile window gasket creates an
airflow that is closer to the vehicle. This reduces
air drag but window soiling of the side windows
becomes more likely.
A specific water repelling treatment is factory
applied to the driver's and entrance door
windows to counter this effect and prevent
window soiling.
We suggest renewing the water repelling
treatment each year
depending on operating conditions.
Should you notice increased soiling on the
driver's and entrance door windows after several
months of operation,
treatment can be renewed by making an
appointment with your nearest Prevost Service
Center.
The Hydrophobic compound
formulated for Prevost and can only be applied
by Prevost technicians in Prevost service
centers.

19.2 REMOVAL

WARNING
Removal and installation must be performed
by more than one person. Wear protective
gloves when handling the windshield.
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1. Remove the wiper arms of the affected
windshield.
2. To ease damaged windshield removal,
remove the rubber locking strips from the
rubber extrusion.
FIGURE 49: WINDSHIELD
3. From inside of vehicle, push against the top
L.H. side corner of windshield for the
removal of a R.H. side windshield. If the L.H.
side windshield had to be removed, you
would have to push against the top R.H. side
corner.
NOTE
We are referring to the L.H. and R.H. side as
viewed from the inside of the vehicle.
4. At the same time, another person gradually
lifts the rubber lip from the vehicle exterior
using a plastic spatula from top to bottom.
5. Remove the entire damaged windshield and
broken glass if applicable.
6. Clean the rubber extrusion channel with
Standox anti-silicone. Refer to heading
"Windshield Installation" in this section for
instructions on how to reinstall windshield.
NOTE
If the rubber extrusion is damaged, remove
and discard it, then clean the windshield
opening with Standox anti-silicone. Refer to
heading "Installation of Rubber Extrusion and
Windshield" in this section for complete
instructions.
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