Windows and Glass: Service and Repair

Bonded window general, information

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Installation

Installing bonded windshield

Warning! All fixed windows are PUR bonded.PUR adhesive can cause asthma like symptoms. Isocyanate vapor from uncured primer or adhesive can cause allergies in the respiratory tract.Once you have acquired an allergy the quantities required to trigger a reaction are very smallThe risk remains until the material is cured.Cured PUR adhesive can degrade if subjected to high temperatures and isocyanide compounds can be released when grinding or welding. Ensure that ventilation is good. Use a fresh air mask Never touch the adhesive surface with your fingers Use protective gloves

Note! Securely installed windows are part of the collision safety concept.Always use original PUR adhesive kits!These are selected and tested by VOLVO. They are the only ones for which VOLVO Car Corporation takes responsibility.

Note! When bonding windshields, only Volvo's aftermarket adhesive is approved. This adhesive is continually tested to satisfy Volvo's demands on the vehicle in the aftermarket environment.

Vehicles with a driver's airbag (SRS) and/or passenger airbag (SRS) must be bonded using 2-component adhesive.
If the windshield has been bonded with an adhesive that has not been approved by Volvo, this adhesive should be removed. This is because there are adhesives to which no PUR adhesive will bond.

Place the windshield on a stand.
Apply the suction pads/winches.

Note! Always keep a side window open when bonding the windshield. Otherwise it can move out of position when closing a side door.




Ensure that the remaining adhesive is even and that it is properly secured. Carefully check the corners where the adhesive meets the bodywork.
Do not touch the adhesive with your hands. Grease can cause adhesion problems.
Clean the remaining adhesive on the body flange using Cleaner-H.

Caution! Only Cleaner-H should be used. Other cleaning agents can affect adhesion.

Wash the entire windshield using glass cleaner.




Apply glass primer where the adhesive will be applied. Apply generously (although not so that it runs).
Allow the glass primer to dry for 10 minutes.
If any part of the windshield frame has been painted, primer must be applied to the body flange.
If the adhesive has been exposed for more than 8 hours, it must be treated using PUR rim activator.








Cut the pipe so that the adhesive is 12 mm high with a 6 mm base.
When bonding using 2-component adhesive, the windshield must be positioned within 10 minutes.
Apply adhesive to either the glass or to the body flange.
Hold the gun at right angles to the surface.
Ensure that the adhesive bead is continuous. A break in the adhesive bead can result in the adhesive join surface not being watertight.
Position the glass.
Check that the windshield is in the same position at both A-posts.
Push against the lower edge of the windshield by hand so that it bonds to the lower spacer cushions.
Place a few strips of masking tape on the glass and part way over the roof to prevent the glass from sliding down.