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20
Steps to Proper Windshield Installation |
|
Before
Work Begins |
1) |
Inspect vehicle for any pre-existing damage |
2) |
Protect
all vulnerable areas of the vehicle |
|
Parts
and Glass Removal |
3) |
Remove moldings, wipers, cowl, and trim from windshield |
4) |
Cut
broken windshield from the pinchweld and remove |
|
Pinchweld
Preparation and Fitting |
5) |
Trim
existing urethane bead to 1/16” thickness: Full
Cut Technique |
6) |
Clean
out debris |
| 7) |
Dryset
windshield in opening to assure fit |
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Primer
and Urethane Application |
8) |
Based
on temperature, humidity, air bag, and time the vehicle
can remain out of service, select the proper adhesive(urethane) |
9) |
Apply
pinchweld primer to pinchweld surface |
10) |
Clean inside of replacement windshield |
11) |
Apply glass prep to windshield perimeter |
12) |
Apply
primer to windshield perimeter |
13) |
Apply
urethane adhesive |
|
Glass
and Parts Replacement |
14) |
Set
windshield in place, level and center the unit |
15) |
Reset
the trim molding |
| 16) |
Reinstall
wipers, cowl, and any other devices detached during
the glass removal |
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After
Installation |
17) |
Check
windshield for leaks |
18) |
Inspect
and clean vehicle |
19) |
Provide
instructions to the car owner |
20) |
Keep
vehicle out of service until safe drive away time has
been obtained. |
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Note:
Be sure to ask your installer how long the adhesive
will take to cure. Depending on weather conditions,
temperature, humidity and the adhesive used, it can
take between 30 minutes and 24 hours for the adhesive
to cure to a safe vehicle drive away time. |
