Windshield Molding Installation

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Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.
Cut the sealant using a razor as shown.
WARNING:
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
Fig 1: Cutting Sealant Using Razor
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Insert the blade of the SST (Sealant Remover) into the sealant, and pull on the bar to cut the sealant near the body as shown.

Fig 2: Cutting Sealant Near Body
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Insert the blade of the SST (Sealant Remover) into the sealant, and pull on the bar to cut the sealant near the glass as shown.
Remove as much sealant as possible from between the body and the glass.

Fig 3: Cutting Sealant Near Glass
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Carefully clean around the edge of the glass and the adhesion surface of the body.
Align the edge of the protector to the spot mark.

Fig 4: Cleaning Around Edge Of Glass
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Securely bond the protector to the body as shown.
CAUTION:
- Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface or the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass and body which may cause leaks to occur.
Fig 5: Bonding Protector To Body
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Apply primer onto the bonding area of the glass, body, and new windshield molding using a brush. Use only glass primer on the glass and body primer on the body and molding. Allow the primer to dry for approximately 30 minutes .
Apply a 3.0 mm {0.12 in} bead of sealant between the glass and the body.

Fig 6: Apply Primer Onto Bonding Area Of Glass
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Reshape the sealant as shown if necessary.

Fig 7: Reshaping Sealant
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Install the windshield molding before the sealant has hardened.
Align the center mark in the molding with the glass mark (A).
Install the upper portions of the molding into the body (B).
Push the corners of the molding onto the body (C).

Fig 8: Installing Windshield Molding
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Push the sides of the molding onto the body, beginning from the bottom (D).

SEALANT HARDENING TIME

Temperature	Surface hardening time	Time required until vehicle can be put into service
5°C {41°F}	Approx.1.5 h	Approx.12 h
20°C {68°F}	Approx.1 h	Approx.4 h
35°C {95°F}	Approx.10 min	Approx.2 h

Check for water leaks.
- If a leak is found, wipe the water off well and repeat the installation.
Fig 9: Identifying Molding
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