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Windshield Reseal

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE  
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express -
SIKA 2-HOUR CURE  
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP -
Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 ESR-M14P5-A
  1. Remove the 4 covers, the 4 bolts and the 2 A-pillar passenger assist handles.
  2. Remove the 2 windshield side garnish mouldings.
  3. Open the front overhead console door, remove the 2 screws and the overhead console.
    • If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. Remove the 6 screws, 2 sun visors and 2 clips.
  5. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  6. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  7. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
  8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    9. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
    NOTE: Make sure all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  9. Apply 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.
    10. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  10. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  11. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  12. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  13. Position the 2 sun visors, 2 clips and install the 6 screws.
  14. Position the overhead console and install the 2 overhead console screws.
    • If equipped, connect the electrical connector.
  15. Install the 2 windshield side garnish mouldings.
  16. Position the 2 A-pillar passenger assist handles, and install the 4 bolts and the 4 covers.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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