Reference No. 143
2000-2002 Volkswagon Passat Sedan and Wagon
R&R or R&I Quarter Glass
Date of Request:
May 29, 2002
Original Date Posted:
May 30, 2002
Data
Providers: MOTOR Information Services, Mitchell
International, ADP Claims Solutions Group, CCC Information Systems
Issue:
1. The Quarter Glass on both models is capsulated. It has been suggested that the quarter glass for both the sedan and wagon may not be reusable after removal.
Note: It has been mentioned that any glass part number that ends with GTY, the Y means it is a "bonded" part, meaning the capsulated molding around the glass comes manufactured as one whole unit. It is almost impossible to remove this part once it has been urethaned on.
What has also not been documented is the function of the bonded "black-plastic" glass alignment pins during the moment of impact. What safety role these pins play is still an unanswered question.
Suggestion:To all providers:
1. Note that this may be a non-reusable component.
Results:
Mitchell
|
Original Time Allowance |
Sedan |
1.7 hours |
Labor Note: Includes Clean up Old Adhesive as Necessary |
| Wagon | 2.3 hours | Labor Note: Includes Clean up Old Adhesive as Necessary |
|
Adjusted Time Allowance |
OEM Service procedures do not indicate that the quarter glass is a non-reusable part. (06/06/02) |
MOTOR
|
Original Time Allowance |
Presently not Known |
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|
Adjusted Time Allowance |
Please refer all users to the SPECIAL NOTATION on page g27 in the MOTOR GTE pages regarding stationary glass replacement which states: "Glass, moldings, mounting studs, or mounting flange may be damaged or broken during normal service procedures on some applications. MOTOR advises that these factors be considered before performing glass operations in the event unavoidable damage occurs. Time for the removal of old adhesive, clean and preparation of sealing surfaces (vehicle and or glass) should be estimated after an on the spot evaluation. " These pages are also available on the MOTOR web site. The R&I/R&R time for the glass is published in the MOTOR CRASH GUIDE TO ESTIMATING and is also available in the CCC Pathways estimating system. (09/05/02) |
ADP
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Original Time Allowance |
Not Presently Known |
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Adjusted Time Allowance |
Note: The 2000-02 Volkswagon Passat Sedan and Wagon Quarter Glass service information offers repair procedures for Removal and Installation of the Quarter glass on the sedan and wagon. The service information provides the correct cutting depth of the knife to avoid damaging the sealing lip of the window. By not adhering to the cutting depth will destroy the sealing lip and the window must be replaced. The service information also offers preparation procedures for reinstallation of the old undamaged window. The alignment pins are just that according to I-Car's research: The pins mounted to the glass have no design intent for, nor affect on how the glass shatters in a collision. The pins are for alignment purpose during installation. (06/06/02) |
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