Windshield: Service and Repair

Windshield Replacement

Special Tools

J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
3. Remove the weatherstrip around the windshield.

4. Using the glass sealant remover (1) J 24402-A , cut the adhesive around the windshield.

5. Remove the windshield from the vehicle.
6. Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the windshield.
7. Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the windshield frame.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Windshield Installation Caution (Windshield Installation Caution).

1. Install the new weatherstrip to the windshield.

2. Apply tape to the new weatherstrip and the windshield to hold the weatherstrip in place.
3. Apply adhesive primer to the windshield frame and the perimeter of the windshield.

4. Apply glass adhesive to the windshield frame.

Warning

Insufficient curing of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.

* For the moisture-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum of 6 hours at 21°C (70°F) or greater and with at least 30 percent relative humidity. Allow at least 24 hours for the complete curing of the urethane adhesive.
* For the chemical-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum of 1 hour.

Do NOT physically disturb the repair area until after these minimum times have elapsed.

5. Install the windshield into the windshield frame.
6. Reposition the tape over the weatherstrip, the windshield, and the windshield frame to hold the windshield in place.
7. Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours.
8. Remove the tape.
9. Check for waterleaks by pouring water on the windshield. If a leak is found, dry the windshield and fill the area that leaks with adhesive. If the leak persists, remove the windshield and repeat the entire procedure.
10. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
11. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).