Windshield: Service and Repair

WINDSHIELD REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

1. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arms.
2. Remove both A-pillar trim assist handles, if equipped.




3. Remove both A-pillar trim panels.




4. Remove the screws (1), sun visors (2) and disconnect connectors, if necessary.
5. Remove the inside rear view mirror.




6. Remove molding (1) and windshield (2). See Windshield Removal Note.
7. Install in reverse order of removal. See Windshield Installation Note.

Windshield Removal

NOTE: Lubricate the urethane seal with water to assist cutting the urethane seal.

Use knife to cut the urethane from the windshield.

1. Insert the knife blade into the urethane at the middle of the top of the windshield and work to the bottom corners.
2. Trim the excess urethane from the outside edge of the windshield.

NOTE: Removing the windshield requires more than one technician.

3. Carefully remove the windshield.




4. Trim the remaining urethane on the pinch weld. The existing urethane surface should be smooth and free from cuts and contamination.

Windshield Installation

CAUTION: After replacing the urethane-installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane has cured. Inadequate curing of the urethane may adversely affect the strength of the urethane bond.

1. Check the pinch weld for damaged sheet metal, raised sheet metal at the spot welds, rust or foreign material that could cause glass damage.
2. Use a wool applicator to apply body primer to any exposed metal on the pinch weld.
3. Remove excess urethane from the windshield.
4. Clean the inside of the glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner.

NOTE: Apply with deliberate strokes, making sure not to overlap applied area.

Wipe off the glass primer immediately after application because it flash dries.

5. Apply glass primer twice around the glass surface to be urethaned.




6. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.




7. Apply a urethane bead to the pinch weld.
8. Position the windshield glass.
9. Remove any excess urethane from the outside surface of the windshield glass.
10. Install in reverse order of removal.