Windshield Installation
WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION
WARNING:
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
CAUTION:
- Proper installation of the windshield may be difficult if sealant is cracked or the glass is pushed out by air pressure when a door is opened/closed with all the window glass closed. Leave all the windows open until the windshield is installed completely.
- The reflection rate at the moment the ignition switch is first turned on after replacing the rain sensor with a new one is stored as the condition indicating zero precipitation on the windshield. Therefore, before turning on the ignition switch, remove water and dirt from the windshield. In addition, rain sensor initialization is performed for the following cases: Testing and Inspection
- The windshield is replaced and the rain sensor is reused.
- The auto wiper system operates incorrectly after the windshield is installed.
1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that a 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.
2. If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min. Then apply a 2 mm {0.08 in} thickness of sealant.
3. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {1.97 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the windshield and the bonding area on the body.
4. If installing a reused windshield, perform the following procedure:
a. Attach the pins to the seating positions marked during removal.
b. Install the windshield molding.
5. Apply glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the body and the molding, then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.
CAUTION:
- Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface. Otherwise, the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass and body, which may cause leakage.
6. Apply sealant to the glass surface as shown in the figure.
7. Insert the positioning pins into the body, then install the windshield.
8. Press the windshield pins to engage the tabs to the body.
9. Press completely along the perimeter of the glass so that the measurement of the molding lip gap is within the specification.
10. Install the following parts:
a. Map light Service and Repair
b. A-pillar trim A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
c. Sunvisor Service and Repair
d. Rain sensor (With automatic wiper system) Service and Repair
e. Rearview mirror Rearview Mirror Removal/Installation
f. Cowl grille Cowl Grille Removal/Installation
g. Windshield wiper arm and blade Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation
11. Allow the sealant to harden completely. Sealant hardening time: 24 h