Windshield Reseal
MATERIAL
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE | - |
| Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express | - |
| SIKA 2-HOUR CURE | |
| Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP | - |
- Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
- Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.
- Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panel.
- Remove the LH and RH sun visors and sun visor clips.
- Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
- Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with a non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
- Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
- Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.
- After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
- Position the front portion of the headliner.
- Install the LH and RH sun visors and sun visor clips.
- Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panel.
- Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
- If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
- 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 adhesive with less effort and continuous bead.
NOTE:
Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
NOTE:
The urethane adhesive cures for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.