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Windshield (HW4) - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Place the new windshield on a support stand with the windshield bracket facing up.
  2. Attach suction cups to the LH and RH sides of the windshield assembly.
  3. Clean the urethane path on the vehicle with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe. Allow the surface to dry before continuing to the next step.
  4. If the dash pad foam is not flush with the body, cut off the excess foam until no foam is protruding from the body of the vehicle.
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    NOTE:

    A dash pad that is not flush with the body of the vehicle may cause noise issues.

  5. Apply urethane primer to the windshield and vehicle body along the urethane path and in areas that were damaged during removal of the windshield assembly.
    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to damage the headliner during application.

    NOTE:

    Allow the primer to dry for at least 2 minute.

  6. Apply urethane to the windshield following the original path.
    NOTE:

    Make sure that the urethane bead has a triangular cross-section of approximate width 8 mm and height 13 mm.

  7. With an assistant, install the new windshield assembly onto the vehicle, but do not set it yet.
    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to damage the headliner during installation.

  8. Check the gap and flush of the windshield assembly to the body before fully seating the windshield assembly.
  9. Fully seat the windshield assembly, check the gap and flush, and adjust if necessary.
  10. Apply masking tape to attach the windshield assembly to the body while the urethane cures.
  11. Remove the suction cups from the windshield assembly.
  12. Install the GPS antenna into the windshield bracket, and then install the screw that attaches the antenna to the bracket.
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    1 N.m (.7 lbs-ft) 

      Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T10 bit
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 N.m - 2.0 N.m screwdriver (installation only)
  13. Connect the windshield electrical harness to the GPS sensor connector.
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  14. Connect the windshield electrical harness to the humidity and temperature sensor connector.
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  15. Install the forward facing bi camera. See the appropriate service information
  16. Install the windshield harness onto the fastener track clips.
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  17. Fasten the clips that attach the upper quad camera cover to the windshield bracket.
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    NOTE:

    Make sure that the connector for the rear view mirror passes through the opening in the upper quad camera cover.

  18. Install the rear view mirror. See MIRROR - REAR VIEW - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  19. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the front of the front headliner to the body.
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  20. Install the RH upper A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  21. Install the RH middle A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  22. Install the RH sun visor check base. See CHECK BASE - SUN VISOR - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE or the appropriate service information
  23. Install the RH sun visor. See SUN VISOR - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  24. Move the front passenger seat to the original position.
  25. Install the LH sun visor check base. See CHECK BASE - SUN VISOR - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE or the appropriate service information.
  26. Connect the electrical harness to the windshield heater connector.
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    1. If a windshield jumper harness is present, connect the jumper harness connector to the windshield heater connector. Use a cable tie to secure the heater connector harness and the main front harness to the vehicle body, and then cut excessive tie from the cable tie.
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  27. Install the cowl screen panel. See PANEL - COWL SCREEN - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  28. Install the wiper arms. See WIPER ARMS - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  29. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  30. Perform the forward facing camera pitch verification. See CAMERA - FORWARD FACING (PITCH VERIFICATION) .
  31. Remove the masking tape after the urethane has cured.
    CAUTION:

    Do not drive the vehicle until the adhesive manufacturer's recommended minimum drive-away time has passed. Dow Betaseal Express has a drive-away time of 1 hour minimum in temperatures of 0°F (-18°C) or warmer. If necessary, leave the tape applying pressure to the glass on the vehicle and advise the customer that they can remove it after 24 hours. Additionally, advise the customer that they should avoid high driving speeds and speed bumps for the next 24 hours.

  32. Move the driver seat to the original position.
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