DAF CF65, CF75, CF85 Series . Manual - part 125

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Be careful when using an activator: 
the fluid will cause skin irritation and 
swallowing will cause burning. 
Inhaling may cause breathing 
problems.

1.

Check that the windscreen frame (A - B) is 
parallel.

2.

Make sure that the guide rail is smooth and 
flat (no major irregularities).

3.

Check the windscreen for damage.

4.

Attach two double suction pads, special tool 
(DAF no. 0484800), to the outside of the 
windscreen.

5.

Put the glass with the suction pads on a 
completely clean workbench.

6.

Fit the rubber trimming to the glass and 
secure it with tape on the outside of the 
glass.

7.

Place the glass in the frame without using 
sealant, starting at the bottom and ensuring 
that it fits exactly in the frame.

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Mark the correct position of the glass in the 
frame with strips of tape. Cut through the 
tape in the frame.

9.

Remove the glass from the frame and place 
the glass on the workbench.

10. Clean the glass edge where the sealant is to 

be applied using the specified activator, see 
"Technical data". Apply the activator using a 
well moistened ball of crumpled paper towels 
or tissue; swipe it off immediately using a ball 
of crumpled paper towels or tissues so that 
only a thin layer remains. Allow the surface to 
dry for at least the specified time, see 
"Technical data".

11. Clean the cut-back sealant in the frame 

using the specified activator, see "Technical 
data". Apply the activator using a well 
moistened ball of crumpled paper towels or 
tissue; swipe it off immediately using a ball of 
crumpled paper towels of tissues so that only 
a thin layer remains. Allow the surface to dry 
for at least the specified time, see "Technical 
data".

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Applying sealant
1.

For hot working the sealant must be 
preheated in an oven, special tool 
(DAF no. 1329416), for 60 minutes at 80

|C.

2.

Give the spraying nozzle the shape shown in 
the drawing.

3.

Take note of the processing time when 
applying the sealant, see "Technical data".

4.

Fit the spraying nozzle to the cartridge and 
apply the sealant to the windscreen, 
spraying as evenly as possible.

5.

Place the sealant gun with the opening 90

|/

60

| onto the glass and move it evenly to build 

up a good layer.

6.

Avoid air bubbles in the layer of sealant.

Note:
If a pneumatic glue gun is used for sealing, 
special tool (DAF no. 1240444), then before 
beginning adjust the pressure in the gun (by 
spraying several test strips).

Fitting the glass
1.

The glass should be taken from the 
workbench by two persons and it should be 
placed in the frame in one go. Use the 
dimensions on the tape strips (1).

12 mm

8 mm

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2.

Make sure that the rubber windscreen trim at 
the bottom catches properly into the upper 
grille plate.

3.

Use the specified sealant remover to remove 
the excess sealant immediately from the 
painted parts, see "Technical data".

4.

For safety, open the windows to avoid 
undesirable pressure build-up on the 
windscreen.

5.

Depending on the type of sealant used 
(setting time), fit straps. See "Technical 
data". Protect the paint by fitting linen tape in 
the places where the straps touch it.

6.

If applicable, pull two strips round the outside 
of the windscreen and the cab pillar. Put 
strips of wood or Tempex underneath to 
avoid damage.

7.

Let the sealant cure for the specified time. 
See "Technical data".

8.

Remove all tape used for protection and 
marking from the cab body.

9.

Then clean the entire windscreen and the 
parts of the cab body which have been fouled 
during the installation of the windscreen 
using a (window) cleaning agent.

10. Fit the A-pillar trimming panels in the cab.

11. Install the dashboard panel at the top.

12. Fit the stepwell handles.

13. Fit the windscreen wipers and adjust them.

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