Windshield (Nissan X-Trail T31)

Removal and installation

Removal

1. Remove the front pillar trim. See the section above "Interior equipment".

2. Partially remove the ceiling (leading edge). See above section "Interior equipment".

3. Remove the windshield wiper arms.

4. Remove the hood grille cover. See the section below "Exterior body equipment".

5. To avoid damaging the surface, apply protective tape (A) around the luggage bar mounting area.



6. After removing the moldings, remove the glass using a string or electric cutter (A) and an inflatable bag (B).

Note: If reinstalling the windshield, make marks on the body and glass.

Attention:

• When cutting glass from a car, wear safety glasses and thick gloves to prevent glass fragments from getting into your eyes or injuring your hands.
• If you are reusing the windshield, do not use a knife or power cutter.
• Be careful not to scratch the glass during removal.
• Do not stand the glass on its end. Small chips can turn into cracks.

Installation

• The rubber partition and insulator should be put back in place.
• Use Nissan's proprietary urethane adhesive kit (if any) or equivalent and follow the instructions supplied with it.
• While the urethane adhesive is curing, lower the window in one of the doors. This will prevent the air pressure in the car from "pushing" the windshield out when the door is closed.
• The molding should be installed tightly so that it fits properly into place and leaves no gaps.
• The vehicle should not be driven until the urethane adhesive has completely cured (not less than 24 hours). Curing time depends on temperature and humidity.

Attention:

• Primers and glues are flammable. Do not store them close to heat or open flames.
• Do not swallow the materials included in the kit, they are harmful to health and may cause skin and eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Carry out work in an open, well-ventilated place, do not inhale the vapors. They may cause harm to health. If the vapors get into the respiratory tract, immediately go out into the fresh air.
• Driving your vehicle before the urethane adhesive has fully cured may affect the performance of your windshield in the event of an accident.
• Adjust the stop position of the levers and clean the windshield adhesive. See the chapter "Driver-controlled instruments".
• Do not use glue that has expired. The shelf life of glue is six months from the date of manufacture. Observe the expiration date or the date of manufacture printed on the packaging.
• Store primers and glue in a cool, dry place. Ideally, they should be kept in the refrigerator.
• Do not leave tubes of primer or glue unattended with the cap unscrewed or removed.
• The vehicle should not be driven for at least 24 hours or until the urethane adhesive has completely cured. Curing time is dependent on temperature and humidity. The lower the temperature and the lower the humidity, the longer the curing time.

Examination

Eliminating Water Seepage on Windshield

• Water leakage can be eliminated without removing and reinstalling the glass.
• If water is seeping between the urethane adhesive and the body or glass, determine the length of the seepage area by pouring water and pushing the glass outward.
• To stop a leak, first apply a primer to the leaking area (if necessary), and then urethane glue.