Windshield Reseal

Material

Item	Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express	-
Dow Urethane One Step Glass Primer Betaprime® 5500 / 5500A / 5500SA	-
SIKA 2-HOUR CURE
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP	-
Sika Urethane Metal and Glass Primer Sika 206 G+P	-
Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23	ESR-M14P5-A

Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
If equipped, remove the interior lamp.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 1: Locating Interior Lamp

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Fig 2: Locating Sun Visors Screw

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Remove the LH and RH sun visor retaining clips.
1. Open the covers.
2. Remove the screws.

Fig 3: Opening Covers And Removing Screws

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Fig 4: Locating Assist Handle Covers

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Fig 5: Rotating Retaining Clips

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Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to the specification.

Fig 6: Identifying Urethane Applicator Tip Dimension

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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 that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.

Apply urethane adhesive over the top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
- Apply the urethane to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.

NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.

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.
Position the front portion of the headliner.
Install the LH and RH assist handles.
- Rotate the retaining clip 90 degrees.

Fig 7: Rotating Retaining Clip

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Fig 8: Locating Assist Handle Covers

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Install the LH and RH sun visor retaining clips.
1. Install the screws.
2. Close the covers.

Fig 9: Installing Screws And Closing Covers

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Fig 10: Locating Sun Visors Screw

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Fig 11: Locating Interior Lamp

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If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.