Important: Remove all but 2 mm (3/64 in) of the existing urethane adhesive from the pinch weld flange.
Important: If corrosion of the pinch weld flange is present or if sheet metal repairs or replacement are required, the pinch weld flange must be refinished in order to restore the bonding area strength. If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area prior to applying the color coat in order to provide a clean primer only surface. Materials such as BASF DE15, Dupont 2610, Sherwin-Williams PSE 4600 and NP70, Martin-Semour 5120 and 5130, PPG DP90LF, Spies/Hecker 3688/8590 3688/5150 4070/5090, and Standox 11158/13320 14653/14980 are products approved for this application.
Caution: When replacing stationary windows, use Urethane Adhesive Kit GM P/N 12346392 (Canadian P/N 10952983), or a urethane adhesive system meeting GM Specification GM3651G, to maintain original installation integrity. Failure to use the urethane adhesive kit will result in poor retention of the window which may allow unrestrained occupants to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.
Caution: Refer to Failure to Prep Primer Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Do not apply the black #3 primer to the existing bead of urethane adhesive on the pinch weld flange. Apply the primer only to nicks, scratches or the primed surfaces.
Important: Ensure the foam blocks (3) are located on the window frame retention clip (4).
Important: Do not direct a stream of high pressure water to the freshly applied urethane adhesive.
Caution: Insufficient curing of urethane adhesive may allow unrestrained occupants
to be ejected from the vehicle resulting in personal injury.
• For the moisture-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum
of 6 hours at 21°C (70°F) or greater and with at least 30 percent
relative humidity. Allow at least 24 hours for the complete curing
of the urethane adhesive. • For the chemical-curing type of urethane adhesive, allow a minimum
of 1 hour .
• | Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when closing doors before the urethane cures. |
• | Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is cured. Refer to above curing times. |
• | Do not use compressed air in order to dry urethane adhesive. |
• | Do not cycle the actuator until after the minimum curing times have elasped. |