Windshield Reseal
MATERIAL ITEM SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV | WSB-M2G316-B |
- Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Remove the 2 A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
- Remove the sun visors.
- Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and block the headliner with a suitable material.
- Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane and the glass on the inside of the windshield at the top and sides, and outside on the bottom of the windshield with an alcohol free cleaner.
- Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
- Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the cleaned area.
- Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess.
- After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
- Install the sun visors.
- Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
- Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
NOTE:
Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that applies the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
NOTE:
Make sure all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
CAUTION:
The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.