Windshield Reseal
WINDSHIELD RESEAL1. Remove the A-pillar trim panels, sun visors and retainers.
2. Remove the overhead console.
3. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.
4. Remove the interior rear view mirror.
5. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield and block with a suitable material.
6. Remove the cowl panel grille.
7. 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.
8. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
9. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
Apply a bead of the urethane adhesive to the cleaned areas.
10. NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoother into one continuous bead.
Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess.
11. CAUTION: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
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.
12. Install the cowl panel grille.
13. Raise the headliner.
14. Install the interior rear view mirror.
15. If equipped, install the roof opening panel trim.
16. Install the A-pillar trim panels, sun visors and retainers and the overhead console.
17. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with an alcohol free cleaner.