PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 18: BODY
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DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
by Prevost technicians in Prevost service
centers.
10.1.5.2 Removal of lower windshield
WARNING
Removal and
installation must be performed
by more than one person. Wear protective
gloves when handling the windshield.
For the removal or installation of the windshield,
you will need:
• A rope,
• A plastic spatula to lift the rubber seal lip,
• A metal rod or screwdriver to clean the seal
groove,
• A filler insertion tool,
• Goggles and protective gloves.
1. For lower windshield, remove the wiper arms
of the affected windshield.
2. To ease damaged windshield removal,
remove the rubber locking strips from the
rubber extrusion.
3. For the lower windshield, from inside the
vehicle, push against the top L.H. side
corner of the windshield for the removal of a
R.H. side windshield. If the L.H. side
windshield had to be removed, you would
have to push against the top R.H. side
corner.
NOTE
We are referring to the L.H. and R.H. side as
viewed from the inside of the vehicle.
4. For the upper windshield, from the inside,
loosen the screws of the destination sign
access panel with the square key, open the
hinged door and push the windshield on the
R.H. side.
FIGURE 19: DESTINATION SIGN ACCESS PANEL
5. At the same time, another person gradually
lifts the rubber lip from the vehicle exterior
using a plastic spatula from top to bottom.
6. Remove the entire damaged windshield and
broken glass if applicable.
7. Clean the rubber extrusion channel with
Standox anti-silicone.
NOTE
If the rubber extrusion is damaged, remove
and discard it, then clean the windshield
opening with Standox anti-silicone.
10.1.5.3 Windshield Installation
This procedure is provided as a general
guideline to install a new windshield with a new
gasket on a clean structure. The method may
vary depending on material aging and condition.
1. Spray rubber extrusion with soapy water to
ease windshield insertion.
2. Insert rope into rubber extrusion leaving
enough length at each corner to make a
loop. Spray soapy water onto rope and
rubber extrusion (Figure 20).

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in