Windshield: Service and Repair

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL
1. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arms.

WARNING: SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES MUST BE WORN TO PREVENT INJURY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

2. Remove the cowl top vent panel.
3. Remove the visors.
4. Remove the windshield garnish mouldings.
5. Remove the instrument panel upper finish panel.
6. Remove the interior rear view mirror.
7. Partially drop the headliner near the windshield opening and block with suitable material.
8. Using the special tool, cut the adhesive. Refer to manufacturer's instructions when using the tool.

CAUTION: Cover the instrument panel in order to prevent possible damage.







9. Remove the windshield and moulding assembly using a suitable suction tool and place on a stable work surface.
10. Trim any remaining urethane on the pinch weld to within 1.0 and 2.0 mm (0.04 and 0.08 inch) thickness.

NOTE: Clean the area around the existing urethane prior to trimming.

11. Check the pinch weld sealing area for damaged sheet metal, rust or foreign objects which may cause glass breakage. Repair the sheet metal if necessary.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply Urethane Metal Primer ESB-M2G234-A or equivalent to any exposed or damaged metal on the pinch weld.

NOTE: A minimum of ten minutes is required for the primer surface to dry.

2. Clean the windshield glass with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
3. Using a wool applicator, wipe the interior glass edge with Urethane Glass Prep WSB-M5B280-C 21 mm (0.8 inch) wide along the top and sides and 70 mm (2.75 inch) wide along the bottom. Wipe off the glass prep and repeat the glass prep application.

NOTE: Wipe off the urethane glass prep WSB-M5B280-C or equivalent immediately after application because it flash dries. Two coats of the Urethane Glass Prep must be applied.

4. Align the windshield glass to the body.
^ Place the windshield glass to the body.
^ Center the windshield glass in the opening.
^ Adjust the windshield stops.
^ Mark the windshield glass alignment on the glass and the body.
5. Remove the windshield glass from the vehicle and place it back onto the work table.
6. Thoroughly shake and stir the Urethane Glass Primer WSH-M2G314-B or equivalent to make sure of even pigment mixing.
7. Using a clean wool applicator, apply primer to interior glass edges 21 mm (0.8 inch) along the top and sides and 70 mm (2.75 inch) wide along the bottom.

NOTE: Allow a minimum of five minutes for the glass primer to dry.

8. Install the instrument panel upper finish panel.
9. Apply the new Urethane Adhesive WSB-M2G316-B or equivalent in an even bead onto the existing urethane on the pinch weld.

NOTE:
^ Leave a door window slightly open until the adhesive is cured.
^ Apply the new urethane on top of the existing material on the pinch weld.
^ The newly-applied bead should be triangular in shape.

10. Install the windshield glass on the pinch weld, then align the windshield glass to the body using the alignment marks.
11. Install the cowl top vent panel.
12. Install the windshield pivot arms.
13. Install the headliner.
14. Install the visors.
15. Install the windshield garnish mouldings.
16. Install the interior rear view mirror.
17. Check the installation for air and water leaks through the urethane seal.