Windshield: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. To remove windshield glass, first remove the following parts.
(1) Remove front pillar trim.
A. Remove body side weatherstrip.




B. Remove pillar blanking cover and bolt.




C. Remove trim from front pillar.




(2) Remove inside rearview mirror.
A. Remove inside rearview mirror base cover.
B. Disconnect inside rearview mirror connector.
C. Remove inside rearview mirror from inside rearview mirror base.
(3) Remove wiper arm(RH).
A. Remove wiper arm cap.
B. Remove wiper arm nut.

Tightening torque :
28 - 33 kg-m (2.8 - 3.3 kg-m, 20 - 24 lb-ft)


(4) Remove windshield wiper arm(RH).
(5) Remove cowl top cover.
A. Remove cowl top cover fasteners(5).
B. Remove cowl top cover.
2. Remove windshield glass side molding.
3. Pierce the sealant with a knife.




4. Remove windshield glass using glass holder.






INSTALLATION

1. Remove the excess sealant from the glass with a window scraper.




2. Remove the excess sealant and foam dam from the body with a knife.

NOTE:
When removing the sealant, pay attention not to scrape the paint on the body off. If the paint is scraped off, use a paint for repair.




3. Clean the inside of the glass with commercial glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.
4. Prime an area approximately 20 mm(3/4 inch) wide around the complete perimeter of the glass.




5. Prime the contact area on the body.




6. Reprime the same area on the inside surface of the glass.

NOTE:
Do not permit any primed surface to become contaminated with dirt, water, oil, etc. Do not touch primed surfaces with your hands. Contamination will affect adhesion.

7. Install the self-adhesive foam dam to the body where the original dam had been.




8. Apply the sealant bead to the body just outside the dam. The bead should be slightly higher than the dam.

NOTE:
The following cure times may be critical. Attempting to replace a windshield in ambient temperature over 35°C(95°F) should be avoided before completing the application.








9. Install molding on the glass.




10. Install the glass into the body making sure the glass rests upon the two spacers at the bottom of the windshield.




11. Press glass firmly into place.

NOTE:
Lower both front door windows and leave them in that condition until the vehicle can be put back into service. If the vehicle were completely closed, quickly closing a door could break the seal.








12. Remove excess sealant, if any.
13. Install windshield glass side molding.
14. Perform water leak test immediately.
15. Install cowl top cover.
16. Install wiper arm(LH/RH).

Tightening torque :
28 - 33 kg-m (2.8 - 3.3 kg-m, 20 - 24 lb-ft)


17. Install inside rearview mirror.
18. Install front pillar trim(LH/RH).