Windshield: Service and Repair

Windshield Glass
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal
1 Remove the interior mirror.
For additional information, refer to Interior Rear View Mirror Interior Rear View Mirror
2 Remove the A-pillar trim panels.
For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel A-Pillar Trim Panel
3 Remove the plenum chamber panel.
For additional information, refer to Plenum Chamber Plenum Chamber
4 Disconnect the heated front screen electrical connectors, if
installed.




Feed the glazing cutting wire around the windshield under the waist seal.
Pull glazing wire through windshield sealant to the inside of the vehicle.

WARNING: Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.

CAUTION: Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
5 From inside the vehicle, cut the windshield sealant using the glazing cutting wire.

Installation
1 Apply etch primer to any bare metal.
2 Apply primer over the etch primer.
3 Apply glass primer to the sealant face on the windshield glass and allow to cure.
4 Apply activator over the old sealant on the windshield glass and allow to cure.
Fit a pre-cut nozzle to the sealer cartridge, remove the lid, shake out the crystals and fit the cartridge to the applicator gun.
Modify the nozzle to achieve a bead section in the shape of a right
angle triangle with a base of 8 mm and a vertical height of 12 mm.




Apply a continuous bead of sealant to the windshield glass.

CAUTION: Make sure the heated front screen foil electrical connectors are tucked underneath the body plenum panel. This will avoid contact with the windscreen wiper arm linkage.
With assistance, install the window glass.
Lightly press the window glass to seat the sealer.
Secure the windshield glass in position using tape.
Connect the heated front screen electrical connectors, if installed.
Test the sealer for leaks, apply additional sealer if necessary. If water is used, allow sealer to dry before testing. Spray water around the glass and check for leaks. Mark any area that leaks. Dry the glass and sealer then apply additional sealer.
5 Install the plenum chamber panel.
For additional information, refer to Plenum Chamber Plenum Chamber
6 Install the A-pillar trim panels.
For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel A-Pillar Trim Panel
7 Install the interior mirror.
For additional information, refer to Interior Rear View Mirror Interior Rear View Mirror