PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual page 732

SECTION 18b: X3 SERIES BODY
Upper Lateral Window
•
For the removal of driver's window or upper
lateral window, you will need:
Pneumatic hammer tool (Zip Gun);
Razor sharp window scraper;
"Olfa" knife;
Face shield.
o In the case of driver's window only, open
front service compartment door.
o Mark the position of the driver's window for
future reference.
o From inside of vehicle, cut Sika bead
around window perimeter using a "Zip gun"
while another person hold the window from
the outside.
NOTE
Wear ear plugs during this operation.
o Then, move outside of vehicle and cut
Sika bead to free window while somebody
else hold the window from the inside.
Carefully remove window from frame, ask
o
for help if needed.
Using a razor sharp window scraper,
o
remove from window frame Sika bead and
double-face self adhesive tape residue.
o First of all, check Sika 205 cleaner
expiration date.
o Before applying Sika cleaner, fold "Chix"
cloth twice for proper width.
o Apply an even coat onto the inside of
window frame and allow drying for 2
minutes (maximum 2 hours).
Discard waste according to applicable
o
environmental regulations, use dangerous
waste containers.
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o Apply masking tape before applying Sika
glue to protect paint and adjacent window
during surface treatment.
For gluing of upper lateral window, refer to
procedure SAV00632.
• Glued Molding Installation
 Clean window gluing area using window
cleaner.
 Apply Sika Aktivator onto gluing area
making sure to avoid Sika adhesive if it is
not cured yet.
 Apply anti-silicone onto molding.
 Apply Sika 205.
 Clean gutter using anti-silicone.
 To seal screw holes, remove screw, apply
Sika 205 inside the hole then apply Sika
252.