Windshield Glass: Installation

CAUTION: When installing urethan-installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. At temperatures above 21°C (70°F) and relative humidities above 50%, adequate cure time is typically 24 hours. (Refer to the Essex drive away chart for the cure times as the temperatures and humidity vary). Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the windshield.

Remove the remaining part of the glass locating pegs from the windshield glass flange.
Dry fit the windshield glass to the existing urethane adhesive bead on the body pinch weld. Align the windshield glass in the opening for a uniform fit.
Use a non-permanent pencil to make alignment marks on the windshield glass at the setting blocks and the body to aid in the installation alignment of the windshield glass.
Remove the windshield glass.

NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld.

Fig 1: Trimming Remaining Urethane Adhesive

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Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld. The urethane adhesive must be smooth and free of cuts and contamination after trimming. Avoid touching the urethane surface after preparation.
Apply urethane metal primer to minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld caused during removal. Do not apply primer to the existing urethane adhesive.
If installing the original windshield glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
Clean the inside of the windshield glass surface with a non-alcohol based glass cleaner.

CAUTION: Wipe off the urethane glass prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.

If installing a new windshield glass, apply urethane glass prep to the area to be urethaned.
If installing a new windshield glass, apply urethane glass primer to the same area in the previous step. Allow five to seven minutes to dry.
Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.

Fig 2: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
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CAUTION: If vehicle is to driven within 24 hours of urethane application, urethane adhesive Essex U-216 must be used due to its one-hour cure time.

Fig 3: Applying Urethane Adhesive To Top Of Existing Trimmed Urethane Adhesive Bead On Pinch Weld

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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.
Install the windshield glass weatherstrip.
Install the windshield glass on the vehicle aligning it with the markings made previously.
Check the windshield glass installation for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive seal.
Remove the spacers and attach the headliner to the roof panel.

Fig 4: Removing Spacers And Attaching Headliner To Roof Panel
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Install the sun visor retaining clips.
1. Install the screws.
2. Close the covers.
Fig 5: Installing Sun Visor Retaining Clips
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Install the sun visors.

Fig 6: Installing Sun Visors
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Install the interior mirror.

Fig 7: Installing Interior Mirror
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If equipped, install the interior lamp.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
Fig 8: Installing Interior Lamp
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If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Install the cowl panel grilles. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .