Tools Required
J 24402-A
Glass Sealant Remover
Removal Procedure
- Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.
- Remove the weatherstrip around the windshield.
- Using the glass sealant remover (1)
J 24402-A
, cut the adhesive around the windshield.
- Remove the windshield from the vehicle.
- Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the windshield.
- Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the windshield frame.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Windshield Installation Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the new weatherstrip to the windshield.
- Apply tape to the new weatherstrip and the windshield to hold the weatherstrip in place.
- Apply adhesive primer to the windshield frame and the perimeter of the windshield.
- Apply glass adhesive to the windshield frame.
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 . |
Do NOT physically disturb the repair area until after these minimum
times have elapsed.
- Install the windshield into the windshield frame.
- Reposition the tape over the weatherstrip, the windshield, and the windshield frame to hold the windshield in place.
- Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours.
- Remove the tape.
- Check 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.
- Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.
- Install the air inlet grille. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
.