Windshield Glass

WINDSHIELD GLASS

Specia Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)







Removal

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting and removing the glass from the vehicle.

1. Remove the RH and LH side A-pillar trim panels.
2. Remove the sun visors and retainers and, if equipped, the overhead console.
3. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.
4. Remove the interior mirror.
5. Lower the front portion of the headliner.
6. Remove the wiper pivot arms.
7. Remove the cowl panel grille.
8. Remove the windshield glass moulding assembly.







9. NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.

Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.







10. Using the special tool, distance the windshield from the body.







11. NOTE:
- Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.
- Be sure not to scratch the pinch weld while removing windshield glass.

Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the window glass.

12. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.

Installation
1. Dry fit the windshield. Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining pencil.







2. NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. For minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld, see manufacturer's recommendations.

Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm to 2 mm base of original equipment urethane on the pinchweld.

3. CAUTION: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer.

NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.

If installing a new windshield glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.







4. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.







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

Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld. Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.

6. Install the windshield by aligning it to the marks previously made.

7. CAUTION: When installing urethane-installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. Adequate cure time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the windshield.

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

8. Install the windshield glass moulding assembly.
9. Install the cowl panel grille.
10. Install the wiper pivot arms.
11. Raise the headliner and position.
12. If equipped, install the roof opening panel trim.
13. Install the interior mirror.
14. Install the sun visors, retainers and, if equipped, the overhead console.
15. Install the RH and LH side A-pillar trim panels.
16. Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with an alcohol-free cleaner.