How to fit a Fiat Ducato windscreen the easy way

These fitting instructions refer to a front windscreen of a Fiat Ducato, year of manufacture 2006, part number 3750. Peugeot Boxer part number 6552. Any fitter should be able to undertake the entire process on their own.

Remove the vehicle bonnet held in place by 4 in number 10mm bolts.

Remove the left and right lower side panels held in place by Philips type bolts two in number each side. Wipers are secured by 13mm nuts.

Remove the scuttle held in place by 5 in number Philips type screws and ten in number plastic clips. On most occasions these clips will need replacing with new clips.

Go to B&Q or any other good DIY store and purchase some 45 degree angle brackets, these are available in the hardware section for £1.00 each, you will also require two nuts, bolts and washers. Bolt the angle brackets to the vehicle in the holes left by the scuttle clips.

Now remove the windscreen in your normal way. My preferred method is to Kent blade three sides and a slashing knife in side the vehicle for the bottom. Due to the brackets the old windscreen will stay in place. Place two glass lifters on the glass and lift out from the front. Prepare the glass and body in the normal way.

Glue the glass as shown. The small dot in the ceramic black band denotes the centre of the glass. The centre of the vehicle is obvious from the previous picture. Turn the windscreen over and attach two glass lifters, lift the windscreen in from the front of the vehicle. Tape the windscreen in position before removing the brackets.

Refit the rest of the vehicle back together, fitting time is one hour. This fitting method ensures a perfect fit every time for any fitter undertaking the work single handed. Less strain on the back and no chance of the windscreen slipping or damage to the vehicle.