Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If reusing or replacing the window, use the appropriate tool, remove the auto-adhesive bead on the window surface and pinch-weld flange to approximately 2 mm (0.078 in).
- Clean the bonding area of the window.
- Apply bonded-glass primer and let dry per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
- Apply the auto-adhesive primer-application (2) around the perimeter of the rear window (1) and let dry per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
- Cut the applicator nozzle to provided a V cut to apply the auto-adhesive.
- With an assistant, use the glass handling cups, align the windshield locating pins to the slots located in each corner of the pinch-weld flange. Lower the windshield to touch the auto-adhesive.
- Remove the glass handling cups.
- Gently depress the windshield on the auto-adhesive bead until the windshield is seated 1 mm (0.039 in) below the roof.
- Use masking tape (1) to hold the window (2) in the position until the auto-adhesive completely cures.
- Make sure to observe the auto- adhesive curing time before releasing the vehicle per auto- instructions by the manufacturer's.
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the windshield.
- Inspect the windshield for leaks.
- If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra auto-adhesive at the leak point.
- Retest the windshield for leaks.
- Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the auto-adhesive:
- Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when closing doors before the auto-adhesive cures.
- Do not use compressed air in order to dry the auto-adhesive.
- Clean any excess auto-adhesive from the body.
- Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
- Install the windshield wipers arms and blades. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
- Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Install front edge of the headliner.
- Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement .
- Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
- Install the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement .
- Ensure that all electrical components operate properly.
- Close the hood.
NOTE:
If the locating pins were cut off it will be necessary to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures per auto-adhesive instructions by the manufacturer's.
NOTE:
Following the auto-adhesive installation instructions, using nafta to remove any excess of auto-adhesive within 30 minutes, otherwise it will not be possible to remove the auto-adhesive excess unless using mechanical means.
NOTE:
Do not direct a hard stream of high pressure water to the freshly applied auto-adhesive.