Procedures

Glass Reseal - Windshield





1. Remove the cowl panel grille.

2. Remove the screws and LH and RH sun visors and clips.

3. Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.





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





5. If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster / Carrier &/or Interior Moulding / Trim.

6. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel headliner retainer.





7. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.

8. Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane adhesive and the glass on the inside at the top and sides and outside on the bottom of the windshield with glass cleaner.

9. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.





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

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

Apply the urethane adhesive over the 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.

11. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.

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

12. Install the front portion of the headliner.

13. If equipped, install the roof opening panel headliner retainer.





14. If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster / Carrier &/or Interior Moulding / Trim.

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





16. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.





17. Install the LH and RH sun visors and clips.

18. Install the cowl panel grille.

19. Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with glass cleaner.