Has anyone changed or removed a rear side window?

The interior trim behind the quarters needs removing to do this job which is relatively simple. The side rear windows are bonded in so the glue bead must be cut to remove them. It can be done but its not easy and there is chance of damage to the old window (thankfully these glass quarters are not that expensive new). The side fixed windows are supplied as spare parts complete with outer-edge strip, which must never be separated from the glass itself.

The factory recommended bonding glues are;

A - Activator, BETAWIPE VP 04604, code 63397600
B - Primer for paint-work/plastic, BETAPRIMER, RED cap, code 62864900
C - Primer for glass, BETAPRIMER, GREEN cap, code 62864800
D - Adhesive Primer, BETASEAL HV3, code 63597000

NOTES
• Using a thermal knife cutter (with a WK4 blade), cut the sealing product along the entire rear-window perimeter
• Remove the window from its seat using suction cup handles.
• Eliminate the layer of sealant left on the window seat using the thermal cutter.
• Carefully clean the window bay with compressed air, then degrease with heptane.

Re-fitting
Before re-assembly, check that the surface of the glass shows no signs of defects or scratching and that the outer-edge strip has no lacerations or cuts.

Prior to assembly, the moulding must have been already mounted on the bodywork with outer-edge strips on the external side profile of the roof.

• Degrease the glass perimeter and bay surface on the bodywork using the activator (A).
• Apply the primer (C, Green cap) to the window perimeter (1) and let the product dry for about ten minutes.
• Apply primer (B, Red cap) to the side window bay surface (2) and let it dry for about ten minutes.
• Apply a continuous layer (3) of adhesive primer (D), starting from the center line of the bottom/lower edge. This layer must overlap the ends by about 20-30 mm. Even the overlapping ends of the layer using a spatula.
• Apply a second layer (4), parallel to the previous one, to the short side of the glass in contact with the door pillar
• Place the side window in a parallel position with its bay and mount it on the bodywork.
• Fix the glass on the bodywork paying attention to the coupling with the moulding (5) and the profiling with the door's waist line (6).

Note; The side-window must be mounted on the bodywork within ten minutes of applying the adhesive primer (D).

Good luck!