Windshield replacement on Nissan Qashqai

The compact crossover Nissan Qashqai entered the market in 2006. The car gained popularity due to its high reliability and unpretentiousness in maintenance. The owners of the model note that replacing the windshield at Qashqai has its own characteristics compared to other brands.

 

All Nissan glass has an individual installation angle, which reduces the aerodynamics of the car at speeds of more than 80 km / h, so you should choose an original part or a factory equivalent licensed by the car brand.

Glass selection

A triplex is installed on the windshield of the Nissan Qashqai. The material is made by pressing glass mass with the addition of an adhesive layer. The thickness of the initial triplex with three minimum layers is 3+3 mm. The material is refractory, withstands significant mechanical damage.

Nissan Qashqai J11 2018 is equipped with 4,4 mm thick glass as standard with additional options: rain sensor, light sensor, heating around the perimeter and in the windshield wiper area. Depending on the configuration option, you can choose a tinted athermic.

In addition to standard equipment, more than ten Nissan-licensed companies make windshields for the Qashqai. The main difference from the original is the absence of the brand logo, the guarantee is given by the direct manufacturer. Popular brands:

1. Russia - SPECTORGLASS, BOR, KMK, LENSON.
2. Great Britain - PILKINGTON.
3. Turkey — STARGLASS, DURACAM.
4. Spain - GUARDIAN.
5. Poland - NORDGLASS.
6. People's Republic of China - XYG, BENSON.

Depending on the year of manufacture, the dimensions of the Qashqai windshield have the following parameters:

• 1398 × 997мм;
• 1402 × 962 mm;
• 1400 × 960 mm.

The service book in the kit and the operating instructions indicate the exact dimensions of the windshield for a particular model. Often the manufacturer himself indicates which glass is suitable for the car when replacing it, in addition to the usual one.

On Nissan Qashqai, automatic glasses intended for other brands cannot be installed - the aerodynamic index decreases, a lens effect occurs.

Reinstalling the windshield

Windshield replacement Nissan Qashqai belongs to the category of repair of medium complexity. In the distribution center and at the gas station, the work is carried out by two masters using special equipment. You can make a replacement yourself if the driver has the necessary skill, dexterity.

To reinstall the windshield, it is necessary to purchase vacuum suction cups in order to correctly and simultaneously insert the glass into the frame and the construction gun.

In the kit for gluing, the sealant is sold in a special tube with a narrow lid. It is assumed that it will be convenient for the master to squeeze the glue onto the glass, in practice this does not happen. The caps wear out quickly and require the use of a gun. The replacement process is conditionally divided into three stages:

• dismantling the old element;
• cleaning and preparation of seats;
• windshield sticker.

After repair, the car can be operated no earlier than 24-48 hours only in mild mode.

Replacement process

Both at the service station and with self-replacement, the repair procedure is carried out according to a single principle. To quickly replace your windshield, you will need the following tools:

• sealant;
• primer, floor cleaner;
• awl;
• flat screwdriver, wrench 10;
• metal twisted rope, you can guitar;
• suckers, if any;
• Scottish;
• rubber pads, shock absorbers (optional);
• new glass, molding.

If the windshield is being replaced due to a crack and a new molding is put in place of the glue, the rubber cannot be changed, it can be cleaned and reinstalled.

Step-by-step replacement procedure for your own needs:

• Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
• Remove all accessories: sensors, mirrors, wipers, etc. Remove the air intake grille.
• Pry off the cover with a screwdriver, pull out the seal.
• Remove the trim from the front pillars, cover the torpedo with a rag or sheet of paper.
• Make a hole in the seal with an awl, insert the rope, fasten the ends of the rope to the handle.
• Trim around the perimeter of the glass, angling the thread towards the windshield so you don't strip the paint off.
• Remove the part, remove the old glue from the hole.

It is not recommended to completely remove the sealant, it is better to leave up to 1 - 2 mm of old glue on the frame; This will increase the adhesion and adhesion of the new glass.

• Treat the seat and the perimeter of the glass with an activator, cover with a primer.
• Let the compound dry, approx. 30 minutes.
• Apply sealant around the perimeter of the windshield using a spray gun.
• Put rubber bumpers so that the glass does not slide on the hood, install them in the opening, press down.
• Install the stamp, secure it with masking tape until the glue dries completely.
• Check the seal for tightness. This procedure is carried out only after self-adhesion, if a sealant of dubious quality was used.
• Assemble the inner lining of the jays, remove the adhesive tape.

After the replacement at the dealer, the masters let the car work for an hour and a half after pasting, it is recommended to remove the adhesive tape and the fixing tape in a day.

What makes up the cost

The cost of auto glass replacement depends on the category of service. The dealership installs original standard parts, uses the right brand of glue, and does all the extra stuff. For example, in Moscow, the price of work at a dealer looks like this:

1. The usual part - from 16 rubles.
2. Work - from 3500 rubles.
3. Molding, additional nozzles - from 1500 rubles.

Replacing a part at a service station is much cheaper. For the Central region - from 2000 rubles. At the gas station, you can pick up an analogue from a reliable manufacturer.

Other car glass

The side windows of the Nissan Qashqai are standard stalinite. Tempered glass is subjected to additional processing, resistant to mechanical damage. With a strong impact, stalinite is covered with a network of cracks, and the adhesive composition, which is part of the material, prevents it from crumbling. When severely damaged, it crumbles into small fragments with blunt edges. The average cost of one side glass is 3000 rubles, the repair price at a service station is 1000 rubles.

Rear windows

Rear windows for crossover equipment are marked according to the regulations. Most often it is stalinite, less often triplex. Popular manufacturers:

1. OLYMPIA - from 4890 rubles.
2. FUYAO - from 3000 rubles.
3. BENSON - 4700 rubles.
4. AGC - 6200 rubles.
5. STAR GLASS — 7200 rub.

The cost of replacing the rear window at a service station in Moscow is 1700 rubles.

The replacement of the rear glass is carried out according to the same principle as the front one. The master disassembles the old part, prepares the seat and glues it. If the stalinite has crumbled, then first you need to clean the frame from chips and check the skin. In 70% of cases, you have to buy a new part.

The original factory glass for Qashqai is very resistant to mechanical damage. Due to the thickness, the part lends itself well to grinding and polishing. In the presence of small and shallow cracks, scratches, it is recommended to carry out repairs.