Windshield Glass
Windshield Glass
Removal
1. Position aside the front portion of the LH and RH roof ditch mouldings. For additional information about the roof ditch moulding clips and their location(s), refer to Roof Ditch Moulding in Auxiliary Step / Running Board.
- 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. WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool while cutting.
Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.
10. Using The Pumper, distance the windshield glass from the body.
11. Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
Installation
NOTE: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.
1. Dry fit the windshield glass to the existing urethane adhesive bead on the body pinch weld. Align the windshield glass in the opening for a uniform fit.
2. Use a non-permanent pencil to make alignment marks on the windshield glass at the setting blocks (if equipped) and the body to aid in the installation alignment of the windshield glass.
3. Remove the windshield glass and place on a stable surface.
4. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions. Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm to 2 mm (0.04 in to 0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive on the pinch weld.
5. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
6. If installing the original windshield glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
7. Clean the inside of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
8. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane adhesive and glass primer. For additional information, refer to the Material Chart.
If installing a new windshield glass, apply glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
9. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
10. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and continuous bead.
Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld, starting and ending at the bottom of the windshield near the center, making sure there are no gaps in the bead.
11. NOTICE: Before positioning the windshield glass, open vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from affecting the urethane adhesive bond.
Install the windshield glass on the vehicle aligning it with the markings made previously.
12. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield glass 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. Connect the electrical connectors and 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. For additional information about the roof ditch moulding clips and their location(s), refer to Roof Ditch Moulding in Auxiliary Step / Running Board.
21. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.