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DOB 2490-2789 | X3-45 Commuter PA1605 Maintenance Manual (Final Version – Rev.2 April 2016)
FIGURE
31:
ESCAPE
HATCH
18104
Escape Hatch Panel Assembly
The frame of the escape hatch is riveted to the
roof of the vehicle. The escape hatch panel
assembly can be replaced as a unit and a new
panel assembly installed in the existing frame.
To remove the panel assembly, remove the 4
bolts fastening the 2 hinges to the escape hatch
frame and retain the 4 flat washers. Reinstall the
panel assembly by fastening the 2 hinges with
the 4 bolts and flat washers removed earlier.
CAUTION
When installing, roof escape hatch’s hinge
must be toward the front of vehicle, to prevent
the hatch from being ripped out if accidentally
opened while vehicle is running.
FIGURE
32:
ESCAPE
HATCH
18105
Escape Hatch Frame
When necessary, the escape hatch frame can
be removed and replaced in the following way:
1. Support the frame from inside the vehicle.
2. Remove
rivets.
3. Cut the rubber seal with a sharp edge knife
and remove the hatch frame.
4. On vehicle top, using the knife, remove as
much as possible the remaining rubber seal.
5. Drill holes (if needed) in the new metal
frame.
6. Clean both vehicle top and new hatch frame
with SIKA 205.
7. Apply rubber adhesive SIKA 221 under the
hatch frame surface.
8. Install the frame in place and fix it with
rivets.
9. Remove excess adhesive and clean all
around.
