Windshield Glass

Windshield Glass

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Removal

1. Remove the windshield applique bracket. REFER to Applique - Windshield .

2. Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to Cowl Panel Grille .

3. Remove the interior A-pillar trim panels. REFER to A-Pillar Trim Panel .

4. Remove the interior rear view mirror. REFER to Interior Rear View Mirror - Auto-Dimming or REFER to Interior Rear View Mirror - Manual-Dimming .

5. Remove the overhead console. REFER to Console - Overhead .

6. Remove the RH (Right Hand) and LH (Left Hand) sun visors and clips.

1. Remove sun visor screw cover.

2. Remove both sun visor screws.

3. NOTE: The sun visor electrical connector is glued to the top of the headliner. Position the front of the headliner down to access the sun visor electrical connector.
Disconnect sun visor electrical connector and remove the sun visor.

4. Remove both sun visor clip retaining screws and remove both sun visor clips.

7. Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.

8. WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer, or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass removal.

NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the 300-AST1770E while cutting.

NOTE: Insert the blade into the 300-AST1770E so that the flat side is against the glass.
Using the 300-AST1770E , cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.

9. Distance the upper windshield glass from the body.

10. Using the 300-AST1770E , cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.

Installation

1. NOTE: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.
Dry fit the windshield glass to the existing urethane adhesive bead on the body pinch weld. Align the windshield glass in the opening for a uniform fit.

2. Use a non-permanent pencil to make alignment marks on the windshield glass at the setting blocks (if equipped) and the body to aid in the installation alignment of the windshield glass.

3. Remove the windshield glass and place on a stable surface.

4. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions. Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive on the pinchweld.





5. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.

6. If installing the original windshield glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.

7. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane adhesive and glass primer. For additional information, refer to the Material Chart in this procedure.
If installing a new windshield glass, apply glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.

8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.





9. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and continuous bead.

Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld, starting and ending at the bottom of the windshield near the center, making sure there are no gaps in the bead.





10. Install the windshield glass on the vehicle aligning it with the markings made previously.

11. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.

12. Position the front portion of the headliner.

13. Install the RH (Right Hand) and LH (Left Hand) sun visors and clips.

1. Connect the sun visor electrical connectors and install the sun visors.

2. Install both the sun visor screws.

3. Install the sun visor screw covers.

4. Install both the sun visor clips and retaining screws.

14. Install the overhead console. REFER to Console - Overhead .

15. Install the interior rear view mirror. REFER to Interior Rear View Mirror - Auto-Dimming or REFER to Interior Rear View Mirror - Manual-Dimming .

16. Install the interior A-pillar trim panels. REFER to A-Pillar Trim Panel .

17. Install the cowl panel grille. REFER to Cowl Panel Grille .

18. Install the windshield applique bracket. REFER to Applique - Windshield .