Windshield Reseal
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MATERIAL
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE | |
| Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express | - |
| SIKA 2-HOUR CURE | |
| Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP | - |
- Remove the cowl vent grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Remove the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
- Remove the windshield side garnish mouldings. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
- Remove the inside visors. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Partially lower the front portion of the headliner or, if equipped, the roof trim panel and block with a suitable material.
- Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane and the glass on the inside 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.
- Raise the headliner or, if equipped, the roof trim panel.
- Install the sun visors. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
- Install the windshield side garnish mouldings. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Install the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
- Install the cowl vent grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with an alcohol-free cleaner.
NOTE:
Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
NOTE:
Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
CAUTION:
The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.