Like a numpty I reversed into a stationary trailer at work today
and my rear window has been completely smashed!!
Just had a quote from the lovely people at Autoglass and it came in at just under £500
Now I was thinking if I bought the glass my self, how easy/difficult is it for a complete novice to replace??
TIA Scott
Citroen C5 Rear Window
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I've had a look in my Citroen Service guide (purchased it on DVD for £14.50) and it looks quite easy to replace the door glass.
You need to remove the interior door card to get access to a plastic peg which links the door glass to the drive mechanism. The glass has one hole in the bottom edge in the middle where it sits on the up/down carriage mechanism. The glass is attached to the up/down mech by this single plastic plug. But to get to the plug you haveto remove all the interior door trim which is quite easy. I had to do it when I first got my C5 because the driver's side rear window wouldn't work. The peg was missing and broken glass was inside the door. There must have been a break in and the repair shop replaced the glass but not the peg. I got a new peg from Citroen for a few quid.
Once the door interior is removed, you need to take off some trim around the window frame and then remove the glass guide inside the door. This comes off by undoing 2 screws, one from the edge of the door with the door lock on it and one from the internal face near the top of the door.
The Service guide says that once the peg is out, the glass just lifts out from the outside of the door. Replacement is the reverse.
You need to remove the interior door card to get access to a plastic peg which links the door glass to the drive mechanism. The glass has one hole in the bottom edge in the middle where it sits on the up/down carriage mechanism. The glass is attached to the up/down mech by this single plastic plug. But to get to the plug you haveto remove all the interior door trim which is quite easy. I had to do it when I first got my C5 because the driver's side rear window wouldn't work. The peg was missing and broken glass was inside the door. There must have been a break in and the repair shop replaced the glass but not the peg. I got a new peg from Citroen for a few quid.
Once the door interior is removed, you need to take off some trim around the window frame and then remove the glass guide inside the door. This comes off by undoing 2 screws, one from the edge of the door with the door lock on it and one from the internal face near the top of the door.
The Service guide says that once the peg is out, the glass just lifts out from the outside of the door. Replacement is the reverse.
Cheers, Kev
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Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.
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A Ha.... When you say rear window... you actually mean ..rear window. LOL
Anyway, I've had another look in my Service manual for the tailgate rear window (hang on... hatchback or estate ?). anyway, the hatchback window glass has to be cut out and glued back in. So, not really a DIY job.
For an estate it's quite easy to change the glass.
As they say.... If in doubt.. read the question. Sorry about that.
ps. I can email the file to you if that helps. It would come as an XPS Document file which can be opened in Internet Explorer.
Anyway, I've had another look in my Service manual for the tailgate rear window (hang on... hatchback or estate ?). anyway, the hatchback window glass has to be cut out and glued back in. So, not really a DIY job.
For an estate it's quite easy to change the glass.
As they say.... If in doubt.. read the question. Sorry about that.
ps. I can email the file to you if that helps. It would come as an XPS Document file which can be opened in Internet Explorer.
Cheers, Kev
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Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.
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I got the DVD from the link below. Paid using PayPal.
http://www.electronicmanuals.co.uk/
I've just tried it and it said page not found.
Maybe try again tomorrow.
http://www.electronicmanuals.co.uk/
I've just tried it and it said page not found.
Maybe try again tomorrow.
Cheers, Kev
02 plate C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive SE (now 170k miles 03/21).
Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.
02 plate C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive SE (now 170k miles 03/21).
Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.