Windshield Glass

REMOVAL
1. Lift the lock tabs and remove the windshield wiper pivot arms.
2. Remove windshield moulding, glass stops and retainers.
3. Remove interior trim to prevent damage during windshield glass removal.
4. Remove inside visors. Disconnect electrical connector to vanity mirror, if equipped.
5. Use a thin-bladed screwdriver to insert through access hole to remove inside rear view mirror from windshield glass.
6. Loosen roof trim panel near windshield glass. Insert styrofoam blocks under roof trim panel to move it away from windshield glass and prevent damage.
7. Spray lubricant ECL-784 around urethane cutting area.





8. Insert a four-inch blade into a Rotunda Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit 164-R2450 or equivalent. From interior of vehicle, cut urethane beginning at upper center and continuing to lower driver side, then from center to passenger side.
9. Insert a 12-inch blade into cutting tool and bend blade to match contour of dash. Cut around the bottom portion of the urethane sealant.

NOTE: Be careful to cut through urethane in corner of windshield glass, where urethane is thicker.

10. Using a long-handled razor knife, remove any remaining stringers.
11. Remove windshield glass.
12. Clean pinchweld. Do not damage dress moulding.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When replacing urethane-installed glass parts, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane has cured. This will prevent the windshield from being jarred out of position.

NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's directions for exact cure time of urethane.





1. Leave front door window glass open to prevent movement of the windshield glass from pressure when closing front door.
2. Remove any remaining urethane from windshield glass.
3. Using a mask or template apply primer Essex No. 3 around windshield glass.
4. Install foam dam onto pinchweld.





5. Apply Essex No. 4 urethane and position windshield glass on vehicle.

CAUTION: To ensure correct windshield molding fit, maintain a maximum of 1 mm (0.04 inch) difference between side margins.

6. Install roof trim panel, inside visors, trim, windshield moulding, glass stops and retainers.
7. Install windshield wiper pivot arms.