Removal and installation of body glazing elements (Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463)

Door glass

Front doors

1. Remove the interior trim and door insulation strip (see Section Removal and installation interior trim of door assemblies), - the damaged pad must be replaced.

2. Partially (about half way) lower the window glass (3).

3. Having taken measures to prevent the glass from falling, unscrew the fastening screws (1).

4. Remove the sealing element (2), - try not to break the tongue of the front retainer. A damaged seal must be replaced.

5. Pull upwards and turn it 90° to remove the glass (3) from the window opening.

6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order - tightening of the fastening screws (1) should be carried out only after the glass (3) has been aligned in the window opening.

7. Finally, make sure that the door glass moves smoothly when lowering/raising.

Rear doors

The rear door glass is removed as a unit with the window frame (see Section Removal and installation of window frames and door assemblies).

Fixed side windows

Models Universal

Removal

1. Carefully disconnect the electrical connector of the antenna glued to the glass (A2/33).

Note: If the mating part of the connector separates from the glass (1), the latter will have to be replaced.

2. Attach the suction cups of the remover to the glass (1).

3. Using a suitable wedge and simultaneously pulling outward with a puller, release the glass (1) together with the rubber seal (2) from the window opening.

4. If necessary, remove the seal (2) and replace the glass (1). A damaged seal (2) must also be replaced.

Installation

1. Insert the installation cord into the groove of the rubber seal (2).

2. Lubricate the seal (2) with a suitable compound (000 989 11 60).

3. With the help of an assistant, press the glass (1) from the outside to the mounting flange of the window opening and begin inserting the seal (2) onto the flange by pulling the cord inward (start at the bottom), - make sure the seal is seated correctly.

4. Finally, connect the electrical wiring to the antenna (A2/33).

Convertible Models

Removal

1. Attach the suction cups of the puller (1) to the glass (3) and release the latter from the window opening in the body element.

2. If necessary, remove the seal (2) and replace the glass (3). A damaged seal (2) must also be replaced.

Installation

The installation procedure is similar to that described above for the Universal models.

Windshield

Removal

1. Remove the solar radiation intensity sensor (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment).

2. Remove the rain sensor (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment).

3. Move the windshield wiper arms away from the glass.

4. Cut off the exposed rubber seal of the sealing frame (1).

5. With the help of an assistant, push the glass (2) out of the window opening and remove it from the vehicle - do not forget to disconnect the push-button connector (7) of the antenna amplifier wiring (A2/65) on the right side of the glass panel (2).

6. Thoroughly clean the mounting flange (5) of the window opening from dirt deposits.

Installation

1. Place the sealing frame (1) on the glass (2).

2. Insert the installation cord (3) into the seat slot of the sealing frame (1).

Note: The cord overlap should be approximately 20 centimeters.

3. Apply glue (4) around the entire perimeter of the mounting flange (5) of the window opening - the width of the lubricated area should be at least 7 millimeters.

4. With the help of an assistant, place the glass (2) into the window opening and connect the electrical wiring (6) of the antenna amplifier (A2/65).

5. Carefully press the glass (2) against the mounting flange (5) and, starting from the bottom, begin to pull the installation cord (3) inward.

Caution! Insufficient pressure on the flange (5) may cause damage to the glass (2)!

6. Insert the adhesive (4) into the gap between the sealing frame (1) and the glass (2) along the entire perimeter of the window opening. Remove any excess adhesive immediately.



7. The adhesive polymerization period is 12 hours, after which the windshield wipers can be lowered into the working position.

8. Finally, install rain and solar radiation sensors (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment).

Rear window (models Universal)

Removal

1. Remove the spare tire.

2. Remove the inner door trim (see Section Removal and installation interior trim of door assemblies).

3. Disconnect the connector (1) of the glass heating element wiring.

4. Remove the high-level brake light (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment).

5. Cut off the outer lips of the sealing frame (2).

6. With the help of an assistant, push the glass (3) out of the window opening and remove it from the vehicle.

Installation

1. Place the sealing frame (2) on the glass (3).

2. Insert the installation cord (4) into the mounting slot of the sealing frame (2), - first sprinkle the frame with talc or lubricate it with a soap solution.

Note: The cord overlap should be approximately 20 centimeters.

3. Using an assistant, carefully press the glass against the window frame mounting flange and, pulling the cord inward, secure the assembly in the door frame.

4. Installation of the remaining components is carried out in the reverse order of their dismantling.