Removal Procedure
The windshield reveal molding is a one piece molding. The windshield
reveal molding fills the cavities between the body and the windshield and
can not be reused if stretched or damaged.
- Open the doors.
- Remove the screws that
retain the right and left sides of the windshield frame filler panel
- Use a flat-bladed tool
in order to carefully pry up one end of the windshield reveal molding.
- Grasp the windshield reveal molding at the lower corner.
- Slowly pull the windshield reveal molding away from the body until
the entire molding has been removed. If the windshield reveal molding get
stretched or damaged it can not be reused.
Important: Do not cut between the windshield and the pinchweld flange.
- Cut the urethane from the cavity with a utility knife in order to clean
the excess urethane from the reveal molding cavity.
Installation Procedure
The windshield reveal molding must be prefit to the windshield and cavity
before installation.
- Apply primer to the reveal molding cavity.
- Apply urethane adhesive
into the reveal molding cavity and along the window edge.
- Flush the windshield reveal molding cavity with low pressure lukewarm
water.
This will help to shorten the urethane adhesive curing time.
- Begin at the top of the window centerline and press the reveal
molding into place.
- Apply a second application of water on top of the molding.
- Apply tape over the windshield reveal molding in order to keep
the windshield reveal molding flush with the windshield while the adhesive
cures.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the screws
that retain the right and left sides of the windshield frame filler panel.
Tighten
Tighten the right and left sides of the windshield frame filler panel
screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).