Windshield replacement
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Windshield replacement
Ok me yet again....lot of problems.
So I busted my windshield up pretty good, and need to replace it. I have a guy offering to do it, but we need to know how to remove the old one. Things such as the seal going around the parameter...how does it come out? Is it glued in or does it just press in? Any and all help would be much appreciated. Oh, and thanks in advance.
So I busted my windshield up pretty good, and need to replace it. I have a guy offering to do it, but we need to know how to remove the old one. Things such as the seal going around the parameter...how does it come out? Is it glued in or does it just press in? Any and all help would be much appreciated. Oh, and thanks in advance.
Legend
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Spring, TX
RE: Windshield replacement
If it's already cracked, just kick it out.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WINDSHIELD
The urethane adhesive holding the windshield to the opening pinch weld (fence) can be cut using a
sharp cold knife from the exterior of the vehicle. Using the cold knife method is effective if the windshield
is already broken. If the glass must be salvaged, cutting the urethane adhesive from the interior of the vehicle using a reciprocating or oscillating power knife is recommended.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND ADHESIVE POWER KNIFE
*Feint Power Cut-out Knife
*Equalizert Magnum, Interior Auto Glass Cut Out Knife
ADHESIVE, PRIMER AND CLEANER
The following urethane adhesive systems are OEM certified and conform to the FMVSS 212 windshield
retention standard and the FMVSS 216 roof crush standard.
*Essexy U-400 HV High Viscosity Adhesive
*Essexy U-400 Adhesive
*Essexy U-401 Glass Prep
*Essexy U-402 Glass Primer
*Essexy U-413 Pinchweld Primer
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL—EXTERIOR METHOD
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove windshield wiper arms.
(3) Remove cowl cover.
(4) Place protective covers over instrument panel and hood.
(5) Remove windshield moldings using a suitable hook tool and trim stick.
(6) Using a sharp cold knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the windshield to the A-pillars, roof
header and cowl pinch weld fences. A power cutting device can be used if available.
(7) Separate windshield from vehicle.
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL—INTERIOR METHOD
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove instrument panel top cover, refer to, Instrument Panel.
(3) Remove A-pillar trim covers.
(4) Place protective covers over instrument panel and hood.
(5) Using a reciprocating or oscillating power knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the windshield
to the A-pillars, roof header and cowl pinch weld fences. Refer to instructions provided with the equipment
being used.
(6) Separate windshield from vehicle.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WINDSHIELD
The urethane adhesive holding the windshield to the opening pinch weld (fence) can be cut using a
sharp cold knife from the exterior of the vehicle. Using the cold knife method is effective if the windshield
is already broken. If the glass must be salvaged, cutting the urethane adhesive from the interior of the vehicle using a reciprocating or oscillating power knife is recommended.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND ADHESIVE POWER KNIFE
*Feint Power Cut-out Knife
*Equalizert Magnum, Interior Auto Glass Cut Out Knife
ADHESIVE, PRIMER AND CLEANER
The following urethane adhesive systems are OEM certified and conform to the FMVSS 212 windshield
retention standard and the FMVSS 216 roof crush standard.
*Essexy U-400 HV High Viscosity Adhesive
*Essexy U-400 Adhesive
*Essexy U-401 Glass Prep
*Essexy U-402 Glass Primer
*Essexy U-413 Pinchweld Primer
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL—EXTERIOR METHOD
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove windshield wiper arms.
(3) Remove cowl cover.
(4) Place protective covers over instrument panel and hood.
(5) Remove windshield moldings using a suitable hook tool and trim stick.
(6) Using a sharp cold knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the windshield to the A-pillars, roof
header and cowl pinch weld fences. A power cutting device can be used if available.
(7) Separate windshield from vehicle.
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL—INTERIOR METHOD
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove instrument panel top cover, refer to, Instrument Panel.
(3) Remove A-pillar trim covers.
(4) Place protective covers over instrument panel and hood.
(5) Using a reciprocating or oscillating power knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the windshield
to the A-pillars, roof header and cowl pinch weld fences. Refer to instructions provided with the equipment
being used.
(6) Separate windshield from vehicle.
