Windshield Reseal

Material

Item	Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express	-
SIKA 2-HOUR CURE
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP	-

Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
Remove the interior/map reading lamp. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.

Fig 1: Positioning Door Weatherstrips Aside

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Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Side Garnish Moldings

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Fig 3: Locating Sun Visor Clips And Screws

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Fig 4: Identifying Roof Opening Panel Garnish Molding

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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 non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.

Fig 5: Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip (With Specifications)

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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 continuous bead.

NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.

NOTE: Make sure that the urethane adhesive does not interfere with the installation of the windshield side garnish molding and headliner.

Apply urethane adhesive over 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 bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
Position the front portion of the headliner.
If equipped, install the roof opening panel garnish molding.

Fig 6: Identifying Roof Opening Panel Garnish Molding

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Fig 7: Locating Sun Visor Clips And Screws

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NOTE: When installing the windshield side garnish moldings, be sure the alignment tabs are positioned correctly.

Fig 8: Identifying Windshield Side Garnish Moldings

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Fig 9: Positioning Door Weatherstrips Aside

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Install the interior/map reading lamp. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.