Windshield Preparation - Installing A Previously Installed Windshield

Fig 1: Glass Adhesive Preparation

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1 - WINDSHIELD

2 - SCRAPER

3 - OLD ADHESIVE

Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to STATIONARY GLASS, WARNING .
Level old bead of windshield adhesive (3) to a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) and remove loose adhesive.

Fig 2: Windshield & Spacers
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Apply new spacers (1) to the top of the glass (2) as shown in illustration.
Install the lower spacer assemblies (4) into the slotted holes and verify proper installation by pulling to make sure they are locked on.
NOTE:
Lower spacers must be facing with the flat side upwards when installing into the slotted holes.

Fig 3: Windshield
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Position windshield (1) in center of windshield opening and resting on the side and lower spacers (2 AND 3).

Adjust the lower spacers (3) as required, to obtain the specified roof gap tolerance by pushing on the side of the wedge and raising or lowering the glass as necessary. For roof gap specifications, refer to the table below Roof Gap Tolerances.

ROOF GAP TOLERANCES

Roof Gap	Roof Flush
4.0 mm ± 1.5 mm Parallel within 2.0 mm	Underflush 2.0 mm ± 1.5 mm
(0.16 in ± 0.060 in) Parallel within (0.080 in)	(0.080 in ± 0.060 in)

Fig 4: Applying Adhesive Tape To Windshield

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1 - TAPE

2 - WINDSHIELD FRAME

Apply adhesive tape (1) to the locations shown in illustration to aid with final installation.
Verify windshield gap is parallel to with windshield.
Cut tape with a sharp knife and remove windshield.

Fig 5: Windshield Primer
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1 - PRIMER

2 - WINDSHIELD SEAL

NOTE:
Typical primer installation shown in illustration.
Clean and dry area of glass (2) to be re-glued with a suitable glass preparation solvent and rag.
Using a flash light, verify that glass primer is without damage.
Re-prime any damaged area. If old adhesive has been exposed for more than 12 hours, entire adhesive area needs to be re-primed.

Fig 6: Applying Primer
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Apply primer (1) around the perimeter of the glass to a width of 15 mm (0.5 in.) (2).
Allow primer to air dry for at least 10 minutes.
Using a flash light, verify that glass primer is without damage.