Replacement of windshield and rear windows Volga 31105 2004-2009

“Gazelle” is a car whose main, so to speak, “ancestral” purpose is to plow Russian roads day and night, and the quality of these roads is known to every motorist. The windshield of Gazelles suffers from bad roads no less than its suspension. Often, a stone flying off from a neighboring car serves as a ticket to a car service to replace it.

Harsh weather conditions force you to use brushes more often, which inevitably erase the glass coating, and in winter, removing ice with a scraper completely renders the outer surface unusable.

There is only one result - replacing the used windshield with a new one.

External view of the windshield on a Gazelle

In what cases is a new spare part required?

The windy surface is most susceptible to accidental damage. The reason for this is simple: small particles, pieces of asphalt, and stones cause serious damage at speed. A small object is enough to render the element unusable.

The destructive impact is due to the speed of movement. The quality of the roads is far from European, so small asphalt chips regularly end up on spare parts. The driver's skills or car model are not important here - everything happens in a split second.

Owners of the Passat SS and similar types of cars are well aware of the difficulty of installing a windshield. Repair and restoration work are cheaper. Experts advise making a replacement in the following cases:

• when the length of the crack formed exceeds 200 mm;
• the diameter of the chip crater is 10 mm or more;
• the damage blocks the driver's view while driving the vehicle.

Particular attention should be paid to damage to the corners of the windshield. Practice shows that a small chip in this place will turn into a large crack along the entire plane.

Restoring damaged glass

To troubleshoot damage, technicians use deep vacuum and high pressure. The technique is as follows: air, small crumbs, and foreign debris are removed from the crack. A two-component resin is poured into the crater. Drying is carried out with an ultraviolet lamp. The activator in the resin sets, and the entire mixture finally hardens. If the polymer does not give the desired effect, the part will have to be changed.

Surface integrity affects driving safety. Such parts need to be repaired in specialized workshops. The operation requires trained specialists, tools, and materials. It is recommended to restore glass immediately after a defect has formed. This will avoid buying a new spare part and effectively repair the crack. Over time, the chip will only increase in size, which will complicate operations.

Restoration technologies make it possible to carry out troubleshooting with minimal losses. After the work, there will be no reminder of the damage. Their duration of work depends on the size of the crack and materials for restoration. To remove minor damage, polish with soft circles. It makes the crack in the glass invisible and prevents further spread.

Replacement of wind panels is necessary when the extent of damage is not comparable to repair. Also, purchasing a new part is justified if a lot of dust and dirt has gotten into the chip or crack. It is financially more profitable to make a replacement if the cost of repair exceeds the price of a new part.

Prices for windshield, side and rear glass of Renault Logan 1

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Spare part selection

For the Passat b6, Passat CC and similar models there are three options:

1. Original kits. Quite an expensive purchase, but justified by its “native” origin. The surface fits tightly onto the frame. An alternative option is used spare parts. Their cost is lower, but the quality remains the same.
2. Chinese analogues. Cheap, low quality. Despite the growth in the production of Chinese glass, outright defects are often encountered. This manifests itself in inaccurate manufacturing forms, optical defects, and low light transmittance. They must be carefully inspected before purchasing.
3. Securit glass from a Finnish manufacturer. The cost is significantly lower than original glass, but the quality remains at the same level. The price of spare parts for Passat b2 is cheaper than a similar used one. The quality of finished products is no different from the original products. Additionally, Securit is the official supplier for most European automobile factories.

When purchasing a frontal part, it is important to check the package contents. The presence of a tint strip and mounting of rain and light sensors changes the configuration of the product. On younger Volkswagen Passat B3 models, replacement is carried out without significant nuances. For VW b5 or b6, there are differences in the shape of the wind window and the presence of reflective stripes.

Difficult choice

To make a competent replacement, it is extremely important that the purchased windshield or rear glass is of the proper quality and exactly matches the body frame. To do this, you need to take into account several nuances, knowing which you can easily protect yourself from the wrong choice.

First of all, it is important that the spare part matches the original size.

It is desirable that the purchased part has the original Logan marking, or, in extreme cases, comes from a factory of a well-known analogue manufacturer.

In the case of purchasing a product from a little-known manufacturer, you should take measurements, which ultimately should correspond to the size parameters for Logan. If the part is equipped with heating, it is important to check the integrity of the electrical circuit and the absence of any damage to the wiring.

Replacing the front panel

When installing Passat windshields, it is important to preserve the original seal - molding. It is important to be careful when removing the seal. Note that the cost of the element is rather high, and there are practically no analogues. The only replacement is an identical used glass taken from another car.

Preparation for surgery includes:

• dismantling of attachments (sensors, antennas, wiring);
• removing side moldings on racks;
• releasing the torpedo from its seats.

It is recommended to cover plastic parts, leather elements, etc. to avoid contact with the adhesive.

Necessary tools, materials

To carry out the procedure you will need:

• vacuum suction cups;
• string for separating old sealant from the body frame;
• anti-silicone cleaner.

When replacing the windshield on a Passat b6, special attention should be paid to the sealant used. The strength of the fit of the part and the sealing of the joint depend on its quality. Due to the elasticity of the glue, resistance to temperature changes and a long service life of the connection are achieved.

Popular sealants – LOCTITE, Teroson. They are used for factory installation of glass. An alternative option is polyurethane APP-PU50.

Removal and installation process

The procedure consists of the following steps:

1. Provide access to the inner surface of the glass: move the dashboard, remove hidden wiring, etc.
2. Pass the string through the side hole near the frame. To do this, you need to make a hole in the sealant using an awl or other sharp object. The optimal place is at the edge of the front frame.
3. Carefully cut out the factory sealant along the contour. During the operation, be careful when moving the string - too much pressure will form cracks and damage the paintwork of the frame.
4. Remove the part from the seat. It is recommended to use vacuum suction cups. They provide reliable fixation of the canvas and ease of removal.
5. Degrease the frame along the contour. Remains of old sealant are removed from the seats.
6. Apply a new layer of sealing compound using a construction gun or pneumatic dispenser.
7. Install a new windshield. In the first minutes, mechanical movement of the blade in the frame body is allowed. Further adjustment is unacceptable - due to the hardened glue there is a risk of damage to the new glass.

It is recommended to perform all replacement operations with an assistant.

Before the process, you should pay attention to damage to the old glass. Small pieces can damage the panel if there are large defects in the triplex. Before removal, it is recommended to remove the damaged areas and cover the torpedo with thick material.

DIY technology for replacing the Volga cabin filter

Filters began to be installed on the Volga-3110 in 2006. Older production models are not equipped with an air purification element in the car, although a place is provided for its installation. The air-cleaning part on the Volga-3110 is located in the same place as the Volga-31105 cabin filter. The installation location itself is the same in all Volgas, ranging from 2410 to 31105, respectively, and the filter elements are suitable for all these models from Volga 31105. Marking of suitable parts is VF-002 and VF-002U. The second option is a carbon element, which differs from its predecessors in its longer service life. Coal products are also characterized by the fact that they protect the car interior from not only dust particles, but also absorb harmful gases.

The Volga cabin filter is located between the windshield of the car and its hood. You need to start work by dismantling the car's windshield wipers; first remove the plastic mounting caps. Next, in order to get to the part, you need to remove the panel with the windshield wiper mechanisms and under it on the passenger side there is a square hole for the air duct. The rubber seal must also be removed, while at the same time cleaning the drainage holes if they are clogged. To remove the panel, you need to unscrew the four bolts that are located in front of the rubber hood seal. It is important to take into account that to dismantle the panel you will need to disconnect the windshield wiper connectors.

To remove the cover of the product, you need to unscrew one fastening bolt and remove it. Next, the old used element is pulled out and the well for the product must be cleaned before installing a new one. To install the air purifier with the correct side, there is an arrow drawn on it that shows the direction of air flow. The arrows on the installed filter part should point downwards. Next, install the product in the cleaned air duct opening. Despite the fact that it stands very tightly, it must be secured using the hooks that come with the kit.

Close the lid tightly and screw it with the existing bolt. Make sure that the rubber seals and the water intake cover are installed correctly. This is necessary to ensure that water does not enter the interior and heating system of the vehicle.

If your car was manufactured before 2006 and is not equipped with a standard part, then you can install the filter product yourself, since there is a place for its installation, only the square air intake element is empty. It is located in the same place as the GAZ-31105 cabin filter. Some craftsmen, in order to protect the interior heating system and radiator, use foam rubber or synthetic fabric to cover the air intake element. This method is not recommended by experts, since the work of homemade products will not be effective. It is better to immediately install a special cleaner from Volga-31105, especially since its price is not very high. The part must be changed at least every thirty thousand kilometers, and preventive checks are carried out every fifteen thousand. If during a routine inspection there is no heavy contamination on the part, you can blow it with a strong air stream, clean the air intake area with a damp piece of cloth or a vacuum cleaner and install the element. Regular maintenance of the product will have a beneficial effect on the operation of the vehicle’s heating system and radiator.

After installing the part, be sure to install the fasteners in the reverse order and do not forget to connect the connectors to the wiper mechanism.

Possible problems and solutions

Common problems:

• insufficient sealing of the joint - remove the auto glass and apply a new layer of glue;
• loose fit - use suction cups to level the surface of the element in relation to the body;
• the surface coming off the frame is a sign of poor quality preparation.

The listed problems are the result of insufficient preparation of the seat or the inexperience of the technician.

Counterfeit glass on the market

Due to the fact that there are famous brands of glass manufacturers, there are small companies that make counterfeit products. An experienced driver can easily distinguish the original from the fake by appearance and touch. The fact is that the surface of a fake windshield differs from the original due to the difference in the geometry of the glass, that is, it is essentially not perfectly smooth. This significantly affects the geometry and reduces driving comfort. To avoid buying a fake windshield for Logan, we recommend purchasing glass only from trusted organizations.

What determines the price of glass?

There are a lot of parameters by which the cost is determined. But the most important among them is the manufacturer . This is what is fundamental for many buyers. Everyone is guided by the manufacturer’s characteristics and other people’s reviews of his products.

The most common today are the following: Olimpia, Pilkington, BOR, XYG, NordGlass, Sekurit, FST, FYG, Benson, AGC. All these manufacturers have their own differences. Most often it is expressed in the form of a strip. For some it is gray, for others it is blue. Also, windshields produced for Renault Logan have different colors: green and transparent. Which one to install is up to the owner of the car to decide. But it is advisable not to change it.

Original and non-original windshield, which one to choose?

In this case, it is worth understanding that original glass is glass that has the markings of the manufacturer of the vehicle on its surface. That is, the original glass in our case should be marked Renault. There are no differences between these two types of glass, other than the presence of a sticker. The driver receives identical quality, unless it is a fake. You can buy any type of glass from us at the best price.

We always have glass in stock for model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2020, 2020.

When is there a reason to visit a service station?

A Renault Logan car, even in a state of complete working order, needs a preventive diagnostic procedure, not to mention the occurrence of an unpleasant breakdown. This could be a crack on the windshield, which appeared, for example, as a result of an accident. Many drivers recommend going straight to a service station, the cost of which is not high, rather than taking measures to cover up the defect. Experience has shown that even an insignificant crack can increase in size when exposed to external factors.

Employees of an authorized center can professionally replace a windshield in Renault Logan; you should check with them how much the work costs. Firstly, a warranty is provided for the work performed, and secondly, you can gain confidence in the use of original parts by servicemen.

How to change a car windshield? The replacement process starts with removing the old defective glass from the frame. The cost of this procedure varies. Then the old frame is thoroughly cleaned of residual sealant, paint and dust and dirt deposits. The cleaner the surface, the better and more reliable the installation of new glass will be. The next step is degreasing and priming. Immediately before installing the new element, the craftsmen apply a sealant to securely fix the glass on the Renault Logan, which helps prevent its unauthorized falling out.

All subsequent manipulations are allowed to be performed after a 24-hour interval. This is due to the need for complete drying of coloring, lubricating and sealing substances. If all operations are performed correctly, then after a day it is possible to proceed to the final stage, in which all manipulations are subject to specific rules regarding:

• refusal of a lift or jack for 5-6 days;
• the need to park only in a single-plane position;
• prohibition of inducement to the services of car washes that use jets of water under high pressure;
• leaving the adhesive tape that experts applied to the surface of the windshield;
• refusal to travel on roads with poor surface conditions.

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Compliance with the specified list of postulates for a week after replacement will contribute to the reliability of fastening the new glass. Similar rules and manipulations should be followed when replacing Renault Logan rear glass.