FREE INSTRUCTIONS WINDSHIELD INSTALL

1. When the adhesive has been cut, remove

the glass and place it in a safe area if it is to

be reused. If the glass had been damaged,

remove as required and discard. Be sure to

wear safety goggles and gloves when han-

dling glass.

2. Position replacement windshield into open-

ing. Align for uniform fit and adjust setting

blocks (spacers) as needed. To allow for

sufficient bonding of urethane, make sure

there is a rninimum of 1/4 inch of glass, in

addition to the space that will be taken up

by the butyl tape around the entire perime-

ter of lhe glass. Mark position with a

crayon or by applying masking tape to

windshield and car body (Figure 14-22).

Slit the tape at the edge of the glass. Re-

move windshield

4. Check the pinch weld flange for rust. Re-

move any with a wire wheel or #50 grit

sanding disc. Treat the bare metal with a

metal conditioner, and prime the areas

with a urethane primer.

6. Clean the inside surface of the glass thor-

oughly with a glass cleaner and wipe dry

with clean, lint-free cloth or towel.

7. Ensure the glass supports or spacers are in place Install new ones if

necessary. Cement the flat rubber spacers

in place using just enough cement to at-

tach the spacers. The spacers should pro-

vide equal support around the perimeter of

the glass and the spacers on the sides will

keep the glass from shifting left or right.

8. Apply ribbon sealer to inside edge of the

pinch weld (Figure 14-24). Shallow pinch welds

will require 5/16 inch x 5/16 inch size,

while deeper ones will require 3/8 inch

x 3/8 inch size. Start in the center of one

A-pillar Do not stretch the strip of sealer.

Cut the ends at a 45-degree angle and butt

together.

9. Apply a bead of urethane sealant around

the glass or the peri meter of the pinch weld

flange as shown in Figure 14-25. Cut the

cartridge nozzle at a 45-degree angle with

an opening to acheive a bead size slightly

larger than the ribbon sealer. Apply the

sealant directly behind the ribbon sealer

dam on the pinch weld. (Do not apply

sealant on antenna lead wires.)

10 With the help of an assistant ,

carefully position the glass in the

body opening using the masking tape as a

guide. Becareful not to smear the adhesive

when positioning the glass. Lay the glass

in the body opening and press firmly to

properly seal the installation.

11. Paddle squeeze-out around the edge of the

glass and remove any excess urethane. If

necessary, paddle additional sealant be-

tween the glass and the car body to fill

voids. Remove masking tape and protec-

tive coverings.

12 . If the glass has an imbedded antenna that

uses a butyl strip, put additional adhesive

at the ends of the strip to get a watertight

seal.

13. Water check the installation with a soft

water spray. Do not use a direct water spray

on the fresh adhesive. Let water fiow over

the edges of the glass. If a leak is found,

apply additional sealant at the leak point.

15. Allow the adhesive to cure for 6 to 8 hours

at room temperature before the vehicle is

returned to its owner. However, since the

ribbon sealer wilt hold the windshield in

place while the urethane is curing the car

can be moved immediately

Extra tip: the urethane is messy wear gloves and protect car with masking tape otherwise you will have black stuff all over . It cleans up with thinner but be easy on paint.