Windshield Glass

WINDSHIELD GLASS

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)







Removal

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Remove the 4 A-pillar passenger assist handle covers, the 4 bolts and the 2 A-pillar passenger assist handles.
2. Remove the 2 windshield side garnish mouldings.
3. Open the front overhead console door, remove the 2 screws and the overhead console.
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the interior rear view mirror.
5. Remove the 6 screws, 2 sun visors and 2 clips.
6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
7. Remove the cowl panel grille.
8. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.







9. NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.

Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners.







10. Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.
11. Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
12. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any foreign material or dirt from the pinch weld.

Installation

CAUTION:
- After installing the urethane installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. Refer to the drive away chart for the cure times as temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive may adversely affect the strength of the urethane bond.
- Open the windows to prevent the windshield glass from being pushed out by air pressure if the doors are closed.

1. Dry fit the windshield glass, making alignment marks with tape or a non-staining grease pencil.







2. CAUTION: Do not scratch the pinch weld area.

Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld to within the specification.
- The existing urethane adhesive surface should be smooth and free of cuts and contamination.

3. If reinstalling the original windshield glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive and the windshield moulding.
4. Clean the inside of the windshield glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner making sure the ceramic-coated area is clean.

5. CAUTION: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. Refer to the Material Chart.

NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.

If installing a new windshield glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.







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







7. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.







8. 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 sides and top of the windshield glass.







9. 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 bottom of the windshield glass outside the foam dam.

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

11. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air and water leaks.

After the urethane adhesive has cured, check for water leaks and add urethane adhesive where needed.

12. If necessary, remove excess urethane adhesive from the exterior surface of the windshield glass.
13. Install the cowl panel grille.
14. Reposition the front portion of the headliner.
15. Position the 2 sun visors and 2 clips and install the 4 sun visor screws and 2 clip screws.
16. Install the interior rear view mirror.
17. Position the overhead console and install the 2 overhead console screws.
- If equipped, connect the electrical connector.

18. Install the 2 windshield side garnish mouldings.
19. Position the 2 A-pillar passenger assist handles and install the 4 A-pillar passenger assist handle bolts and 4 covers.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).