Procedures
GLASS RESEAL - WINDSHIELDMaterial
Material:
1. Remove the cowl panel grille.
2. Remove the A-pillar trim panels.
3. If equipped, remove the overhead console.
4. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.
5. Remove the interior rear view mirror.
6. Remove the sun visors.
7. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and block with a suitable material.
8. Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane and the glass on the inside at the top and sides, and outside on the bottom of the windshield with glass cleaner.
9. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
10. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the cleaned area.
11. NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess.
12. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one 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.
13. Install the headliner.
14. Install the sun visors.
15. Install the interior rear view mirror.
16. If equipped, install the roof opening panel trim.
17. If equipped, install the overhead console.
18. Install the A-pillar trim panels.
19. Install the cowl panel grille.
20. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass with glass cleaner.