Windshield Glass

Windshield Glass

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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Removal

1. Remove the cowl panel. REFER to Cowl Panel .

2. Remove the windshield applique. REFER to Applique - Windshield .

3. Remove the 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. If equipped, remove the overhead console. REFER to Console - Overhead .

6. Remove both sunvisors.

1. Remove both sunvisor screws.

2. Position the upper corner of the headliner down to access the sunvisor electrical connector and disconnect the electrical connector and remove the sun visor.






7. 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.

NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Air Knife while cutting.
Using the 300-AST1770E and working from inside the vehicle, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.





8. Distance the upper windshield glass from the body.

9. Using the 300-AST1770E and working from inside the vehicle, 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.

NOTE: Minimum 1 mm (0.04 in) bead thickness.

NOTE: Touching the adhesive surface will impair rebonding.

NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
Using an utility knife, 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. Using a set of suction handles, install the windshield glass.

1. Press firmly and evenly into position.

2. NOTICE: During the curing time of the polyurethane (PU) adhesive, the door windows must be left open.

Using tape, secure the windshield glass in the correct position until the adhesive has cured.






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. Install the sunvisors.

1. Position the upper corner of the headliner down to access the sunvisor electrical connector and connect the electrical connector.

2. Install both sunvisor screws.






13. If equipped, install the overhead console. REFER to Console - Overhead .

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

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

16. Install the windshield applique. REFER to Applique - Windshield .

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