WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION

Warning

• Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.

Caution

•  Proper installation of the glass may be difficult if sealant is cracked or the glass is pushed out by air pressure when a door is opened/closed with all the window glass closed. Leave all the door glass open until the front window glass is installed completely.

• After installing the glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the sealant has harden. Hardening times is at temperatures above 13°C {55°F} and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours. (Refer to the Sealant maker's specifications. Inadequate hardening may adversely affect the strength of the sealant.

1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that a 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.

2. If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min. Then apply a 2 mm {0.08 in} thickness of sealant.

3. If reinstalling the original windshield glass, remove the excess sealant and windshield molding.

4. Clean the windshield glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner. Make sure the ceramic coated area applied with the sealant is clean.

5. Apply glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the body and the molding, then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.

Note

• Primer dries quickly, so wipe away excess primer immediately.

• If installing a new windshield glass, apply Primer twice around the glass surface.

6. Apply the dam to the bottom of the windshield glass.

7. Cut the sealant applicator tip to specification.

8. Apply a bead of sealant to the top of the windshield glass.

9. Apply a bead of sealant to the bottom of the windshield glass outside the dam.

10. Install the windshield glass aligning it to the marks previously made.

11. After the windshield glass is set, check for water leaks and add sealant where needed.

12. If necessary, remove excess sealant from the outside surface of the windshield glass.

13. Install the cowl grille.

14. Reposition the front portion of the headliner.

15. Install the overhead console.

(1) Position the overhead console.

• If equipped, connect the connector.

(2) Install the screws.

16. Install the two sunvisors and two clips.

(1) Position the sunvisors and clips.

(2) Install the six screws.

17. Install the rearview mirror.

18.• Install the two A-pillar trims.

19. Install the two A-pillar assist handles.

20. Install the driver and passenger assist handles.