Windshield Reseal
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV | WSB-M2G316-B |
- Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to COWL VENT SCREEN .
- Remove the center windshield garnish moulding.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
- Position the upper LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings aside.
- Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
- Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
- Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
- Apply the urethane to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.
- After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
- Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
- Install the center windshield garnish moulding.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to COWL VENT SCREEN .
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.
NOTE:
The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.