Windshield Reseal

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV	WSB-M2G316-B

Open the four A-pillar assist handle covers.

Fig 1: Opening A-Pillar Assist Handle Covers
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Remove the LH and RH A-pillar assist handles.
1. Remove the four bolts.
2. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar assist handles.
Fig 2: Removing LH And RH A-Pillar Assist Handles
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Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.

Fig 3: Removing Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
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Remove the overhead console.
1. Open the front console door.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the overhead console.
  - If equipped, disconnect electrical connector.
Fig 4: Removing Overhead Console
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Remove the LH and RH sun visors and clips.
1. Remove the six screws.
2. Remove the sun visors and clips.
Fig 5: Removing Sun Visors And Clips
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Remove the 4 front assist handle covers.

Fig 6: Removing Front Assist Handle Covers
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Remove the LH and RH front assist handles.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the front assist handles.
Fig 7: Removing Front Assist Handles
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Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS
Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.

Fig 8: Identifying Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip Cutting Specification
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NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and continuous bead.

NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.

Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.

NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 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.
Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS
Position the front portion of the headliner.
Install the LH and RH front assist handles.
1. Position the LH and RH assist handles.
2. Install the bolts.
Fig 9: Installing Front Assist Handles
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Install the 4 front assist handle covers.

Fig 10: Install Front Assist Handle Covers
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Install the LH and RH sun visors and clips.
1. Position the sun visors and clips.
2. Install the six screws.
Fig 11: Installing Sun Visors And Clips
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Install the overhead console.
1. Position the overhead console.
  - If equipped, connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the screws.
Fig 12: Installing Overhead Console
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Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.

Fig 13: Installing Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
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Install the LH and RH A-pillar assist handles.
1. Position the two assist handles.
2. Install the four bolts.
3. Close the four assist handle covers.
Fig 14: Installing A-Pillar Assist Handles
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