Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION. IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.


CAUTION: Open a window before installing windshield. This will avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment. If a door or liftgate is slammed before urethane is cured, water leaks can result.


NOTE: The windshield fence should be cleaned of old urethane bonding material. Support spacers should be cleaned and properly installed on weld studs or repair screws at bottom of windshield opening.





1. Place replacement windshield (1) into windshield opening.

2. Position glass in the center of the opening against the support spacers (2).





NOTE: There are 4 support spacers - one in each corner of the fence opening.

3. Mark the glass at the support spacers (2) with a grease pencil or masking tape and ink pen to use as a reference for installation.

4. Remove replacement windshield (1) from windshield opening.

5. Position the windshield (1) inside up on a suitable work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by 10 cm by 50 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 20 in.) blocks (2), placed parallel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart.

6. Clean inside of windshield (1) with Mopar Glass Cleaner and lint-free cloth.




7. Apply clear glass primer (2) 25 mm (1 in.) wide (5) around edge of windshield (1). Wipe with clean/dry lint-free cloth (3).

8. Apply black-out primer (4) 25 mm (1 in.) wide (5) on top and sides of windshield (1) and 25 mm (1 in.) (5) on bottom of windshield (1). Allow at least three minutes drying time.

NOTE: Make sure the clear and black primers do not flow passed the black frit.

9. Apply a 12 mm (0.47 in.) high by 8 mm (0.31 in.) wide triangular bead of urethane (6) around perimeter of windshield along the inside of the moldings. Apply two beads along the bottom edge.




10. Apply fence primer around the perimeter of the windshield opening fence (1). Allow at least 18 minutes drying time.

11. With aid of a helper, position windshield (3) over windshield opening. Align reference marks at bottom of windshield to support spacers (2).

12. Slowly lower windshield glass to windshield opening fence (1). Guide velcro-stabilizers at the lower edge of the replacement windshield into proper position as necessary. Push windshield inward to fence spacers (2) at top and bottom until top is flush to roof line.

13. Clean excess urethane from exterior with Mopar Super Clean or equivalent.




14. Install windshield side moldings (1) and top molding (2).

15. Install cowl cover and wipers.

16. Install inside rear view mirror.

17. After urethane has cured, water test windshield to verify repair.