Installation Procedure
- Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld area.
- Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent future breakage of the window:
- High weld.
- Solder spots.
- Hardened sealer.
- Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinch-weld flange.
- After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following steps:
Remove all traces of broken glass from the outer cowl panel, seats, floor, and defroster ducts.
- NOTE:
Install the windshield without the retainers in upper edges of the windshield.
Apply adhesive bead.
Cut into the tip of the cartridge in such a way that a bead of adhesive Approximately. 13 mm (0.511 in) thick is produced.
- Insert windshield.
- Place the windshield on the roof frames and lower down.
- Insert windshield with BO-641 holder.
- Secure windshield in position with fabric tape.
- Second mechanic required.
- Clean any excess urethane adhesive from the body.
- Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the window.
- Inspect the window for leaks.
- If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra urethane adhesive at the leak point.
- Retest the window for leaks.
- Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the urethane adhesive:
- Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when closing the doors before the urethane adhesive cures.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is cured. Refer to the above curing times.
- Do not use compressed air in order to dry the urethane adhesive.
- Install inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
- Install windshield side garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
- If equipped, remove the front view camera. Refer to Front View Camera Replacement .
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
- Connect battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection