Glass Reseal - Windshield
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express |
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| Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP |
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| Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 |
ESR-M14P5-A |
- Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
- Position the LH and RH weatherstrips aside.
- Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.
- Remove the LH and RH sun visors.
- If equipped, remove the overhead console.
- Remove the LH and RH assist handle.
- Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
- Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
- Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to 6 mm (0.24 in).
- 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.
- After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
- Position the front portion of the headliner.
- Install the LH and RH assist handles.
- If equipped, install the overhead console.
- Install the LH and RH sun visors.
- Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.
- Install the LH and RH weatherstrips.
- Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
- Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.
NOTE:
Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
NOTE:
Make sure there are no gaps in the urethane bead.
NOTE:
The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks to make sure of correct adhesion.