Windshield Glass: Replacement: Installation

Remove the excess sealant from the glass with a window scraper.

Fig 1: Identifying Glass And Sealant
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Remove the excess sealant and foam dam from the body with a knife.

Fig 2: Removing Excess Sealant And Foam Dam From Body
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Clean the inside of the glass with commercial glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.
Prime an area approximately 20 mm(3/4 inch) wide around the complete primer of the glass.
Prime the contact area on the body.

Fig 3: Priming Contact Area On Body
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Reprime the same area on the inside surface of the glass.
CAUTION: Do not permit any primed surface to become contaminated with dirt, water, oil, etc.
Do not touch primed surfaces with your hands. Contamination will affect adhesion.
Install the self-adhesive foam dam to the body where the original dam had been.

Fig 4: Identifying Dam And Pillar Trim
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Apply the sealant bead to the body just outside the dam. The bead should be slightly higher than the dam.

Fig 5: Applying Sealant Bead To Body
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Install molding on the glass.

Fig 6: Installing Molding On Glass
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Install the glass into the body making sure the glass rests upon the two spacers at the bottom of the windshield.

Fig 7: Positions For Installing Glass
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Press glass firmly into place.

Fig 8: Pressing Glass
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Fig 9: Identifying Molding, Glass, Dam And Sealant
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CAUTION: Lower both front door windows and leave them in that condition until the vehicle can be put back into service. If the vehicle were completely closed, quickly closing a door could break the seal.
Remove excess sealant, if any.
Press molding firmly into place.
Perform water leak test immediately.
Clean the outside of the windshield.
Install both of the front pillar trim.
Install the inside rearview mirror.
Install the cowl top cover with three fasteners.
Install both wiper arm assemblies with one nut each.