Window Moulding Replacement Procedure

Figure 7:

WINDOW MOULDING WITH CLIP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1. Cut the old adhesive using a tool similar to figure 7.

Figure 8:

2. Scoop out the old adhesive at the clip installation point, then apply 3M Super Fast Urethane Auto Glass Sealant (# 8609 or equivalent) to the clip installation point and install the molding (Figure 8).

NOTE:
For the clip positions, refer to the applicable Service Manual. BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE GLASS OR THE BODY.

Figure 9:

BONDED TYPE WINDSHIELD MOULDING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1. Use a screwdriver to carefully pry up the moulding end. Then by hand pull off the moulding from the windshield (Figure 9).

NOTE: If the moulding adheres too firmly to remove by hand, use a knife to remove the moulding.

Figure 7:

2. Refer to Figure 7 for special tool make directions.

Figure 10:

3. Using the special tool scrape off the old adhesive to a uniform thickness (Figure 10).

NOTE: Do not scrape off more adhesive than necessary for moulding installation. Do not damage the coated surfaces. If the painted surface is damaged, touch up with paint.

Figure 11:

4. Cut off the lower portion of a new moulding (Figure 11).

5. Apply 3M Super Fast Urethane Primer (# 8608 or equivalent) to the moulding.

DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES THAT ARE COATED WITH PRIMER.

Figure 12:

6. Apply 3M Super Fast Urethane Auto Glass Sealant (# 8609 or equivalent) to the illustrated portion of the moulding and install the moulding before the adhesive hardens (Figure 12).

7. Using a spatula or equivalent, remove excess adhesive that has been forced out from under the newly installed moulding. Then use Glow Chemical Solvent (# GS-35 or 3M Part number 8984 or equivalent) to wipe off any remaining adhesive.

8. UPON COMPLETION, DO NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE FOR 4 HOURS, AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, ALLOWING THE ADHESIVE TO HARDEN.