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Glass Reseal - Windshield




Glass Reseal - Windshield





1. Position aside the front portion of the LH and RH roof ditch mouldings.
- Remove the scrivet from the front of the roof ditch moulding.

- Pull upward to release the front clips on the roof ditch moulding.

- Position aside the front portion of the roof ditch moulding.


2. Remove the upper cowl panel grille.

3. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.

4. Remove the overhead console.

5. If equipped with rain sensitive wipers, remove the rain sensor.

6. Remove the passenger front assist handle.

7. Remove the LH and RH sun visors.

8. Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.

9. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.

10. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to 6 mm (0.24 in).





11. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.

NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.

Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.

- Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.


12. NOTICE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks to make sure of correct adhesion.

After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.


13. Position the front portion of the headliner.

14. Install the LH and RH sun visors.

15. Install the passenger front assist handle.

16. If equipped with rain sensitive wipers, install the rain sensor.

17. Install the overhead console.

18. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.

19. Install the upper cowl panel grille.

20. Reposition the LH and RH roof ditch mouldings and install the scrivet.

21. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.