Windshield and Windshield Molding Installation

1. Affix the side spacer in place to the front deck garnish, see Figure 1.

2. On vehicles without sunroof; install the windshield molding to the windshield. On vehicles with sunroof; install the window dam spacer in place on the windshield.

3. Fit the new glass once to the body and put alignment marks on the body and the glass.

4. Apply a uniform coat of primer, 3M Super Fast Urethane Primer 8608 or equivalent, to the illustrated areas, see Figure 1, of the body and glass making sure it is applied without breaks or thin spots.

CAUTION:
THE PRIMER IS USED TO STRENGTHEN BONDING POWER. MAKE SURE THAT IT COVERS THE SURFACES COMPLETELY. NOTE THAT THE PRIMER IF APPLIED TO THICK CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BONDING POWER. NEVER TOUCH THE PRIMER COATED SURFACE.

5. Allow primer to dry 3 to 30 minutes.





6. Within 30 minutes after application of the primer, apply the adhesive, 3M Super Fast Urethane 8609 or equivalent, all around the windshield uniformly, see Figure 2.

NOTE:
CUTTING THE NOZZLE TIP OF THE SEALANT GUN TO A V-SHAPE WILL FACILITATE APPLICATION OF THE ADHESIVE.

7. After application of the adhesive, line up the alignment marks on the glass and body and force the glass lightly and evenly onto the body for complete fitting, see Figure 3.

8. Remove adhesive from around and on the glass and body surfaces using a spatula and wipe the surfaces clean.

9. After the work (installation of the glass), allow to stand until the adhesive hardens.

CAUTION:
IF AN INFRARED LAMP OR OTHER MEANS ARE USED FOR QUICKER HARDENING, KEEP THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE 60~C (140~F) OR LOWER.

10. After about 30 minutes or more following bonding of the windshield glass to the body, check for water leaks.

CAUTION:
IF THE VEHICLE IS TO BE MOVED, DO SO GENTLY. WHEN CHECKING FOR WATER LEAKS, DO NOT APPLY HIGH WATER PRESSURE.