Tools Required

J 24402-A Glass Sealant Remover

1. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
3. Remove the weatherstrip around the windshield.



4. Using the J 24402-A , cut the adhesive around the windshield.



5. Remove the windshield from the vehicle.
6. Remove the adhesive from the windshield, using a knife.
7. Remove the adhesive from the windshield frame, using a knife.

Notice: Refer to Windshield Installation Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the new weatherstrip to the windshield.



2. Apply tape to the new weatherstrip and the windshield to hold the weatherstrip in place.
3. Apply adhesive primer to the windshield frame and the perimeter of the windshield.



4. Apply glass adhesive to the windshield frame.



5. Install the windshield into the windshield frame.
6. Position the tape over the weatherstrip, the windshield, and the windshield frame to hold the windshield in place.
7. Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours.
8. Remove the tape.



9. Inspect for waterleaks by pouring water on the windshield. If a leak is found, dry the windshield and fill the area that leaks with adhesive. If the leak persists, remove the windshield and repeat the entire procedure.
10. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
11. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.