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(3) Lower spacer block: install the screws in the
door face. Tighten the screws to 1 Nzm (11 in-lbs)
torque.
DOOR EDGE GUARD/EDGE PROTECTOR
STRIPÐXJ
REPLACEMENT
(1) Pull outward and remove the door edge guard
strip from the door edge (Fig. 3).
(2) Position the door edge guard strip on the door
edge.
(3) Force the door edge guard strip inward until it
is seated on the door edge.
DOOR WINDOW EXTERIOR MOLDINGSÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) When removing the front or rear door window
exterior molding, open the window completely (Fig. 4
and 5).
(2) Pry and pull the molding sections from the door
panel flange and clips.
Fig. 3 Door Edge Guard/Protector Strip
Fig. 4 Front Door Window Exterior Molding
Fig. 2 Front Door Lower Spacer BlockÐTwo-Door
Vehicles
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INSTALLATION
(1) When installing window moldings, start at the
forward end of the upper molding.
(2) Force the molding onto the door panel and con-
tinue rearward until it is completely seated on the
flange.
(3) Mate the rear molding with the upper molding
and force the molding edge inward.
(4) Continue pressing and moving downward to
complete the installation.
(5) Position the lower molding on the clips and
force it downward.
DOOR WINDOW GLASS AND DOOR OPENING
WEATHERSTRIP SEALSÐXJ
REMOVAL
When removing the front or rear door window glass
weatherstrip seals, open the window.
The window weatherstrip seals (Fig. 6 and 7) can
be removed by hand or with the aid of a small putty
knife (or similar tool).
Fig. 6 Front Door Window Glass Weatherstrip Seals
Fig. 5 Rear Door Window Exterior Molding
Fig. 7 Rear Door Window Glass Weatherstrip Seals
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The door opening weatherstrip seal is attached to
the periphery of the door opening in the body. The re-
taining push-studs can be removed with an appropri-
ate pry tool. The front door secondary seal is
attached to the A-pillar with plastic blind rivets (Fig.
8).
The door-to-rocker panel seals are attached to the
door inner panels with rivets (Fig. 9). The rivets can
be removed with an appropriate pry tool.WINDOW GLASS WEATHERSTRIP SEAL
INSTALLATION
When installing front or rear door window glass
weatherstrip seals, open the window completely.
(1) To install a front door window glass channel
weatherstrip seal, start at the upper, rear corner
(Fig. 10).
(2) To install a rear door window glass channel
weatherstrip seal, start at the upper, front corner
(Fig. 11).
(3) A small amount of adhesive can be used to hold
the weatherstrip seal in-place, if necessary.
(4) As applicable, move forward or rearward and
downward evenly until the weatherstrip seal is fully
seated in the channel.
Fig. 8 Door Opening Weatherstrip Seals
Fig. 9 Door-To-Rocker Panel Seals
Fig. 10 Front Door Window Glass Channel
Weatherstrip Seal
Fig. 11 Rear Door Window Glass Channel
Weatherstrip Seal
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STATIONARY WINDOW GLASS
INDEX
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Interior Rearview MirrorÐXJ Removal and
Installation............................. 66
Interior Rearview Mirror Support Bracket
ReplacementÐXJ Preparation and Installation . . . 66
Description and Operation.......... ..........67
InstallationÐShort Method.......... ..........69
InstallationÐExtended Method........ ........71Rear Door Stationary Window Glass...... ......72
Rear Quarter Vent Window GlassÐXJ Removal
and Installation............. .............73
Rear Quarter Window Glass/Rear Quarter Plastic
InsertÐXJ Removal and Installation..... .....73
INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORÐXJ
MIRROR REMOVAL
(1) Loosen the mirror base-to-bracket setscrew
(Fig. 1).
(2) Slide the mirror base upward and off the sup-
port bracket (Fig. 2).
MIRROR INSTALLATION
(1) Slide the mirror base onto the support bracket
(Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten setscrew because
glass chipping or breakage could result.
(2) Tighten the setscrew to 1 Nzm (9 in-lbs) torque
(Fig. 1).
INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SUPPORT
BRACKET REPLACEMENTÐXJ
PREPARATION
(1) Mark reference lines for the mirror support bracket
on the outside of windshield glass with a wax pencil.
(2) If the vinyl pad remained on the windshield
glass, soften and remove it with a heat gun.
(3) Clean the support bracket surface area on the
glass. Use a mild abrasive cleaning powder on a cloth
saturated with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
(4) Lightly sand the contact surface on the support
bracket with fine grit sandpaper. Wipe bracket con-
tact surface clean with a paper towel and alcohol.
Fig. 1 Interior Rearview Mirror Setscrew
Removal/Installation
Fig. 2 Interior Rearview Mirror Removal/Installation
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INSTALLATION
(1) Apply adhesive to the act surface on the sup-
port bracket according as follows:
²crush the vial in the plastic housing of the accel-
erator to saturate the felt applicator.
²remove the paper sleeve.
²apply a generous amount of accelerator to the con-
tact surface on the mirror support bracket.
²do not touch the support bracket contact surface
after the accelerator has been applied.
²
allow the accelerator to dry for at least five minutes.
and
(2) Apply accelerator to the support bracket con-
tact surface on the windshield glass. Allow the accel-
erator to dry for one minute.
(3) Install the mirror bracket on the windshield
glass as follows:
²apply one drop of adhesive at the center of support
bracket contact surface on windshield glass.
²immediately apply an even coat of adhesive to the
contact surface on the support bracket.
²align the support bracket with the position refer-
ence lines on the windshield glass, then
²press and hold the support bracket in-place for at
least one minute.
Ensure that the mirror support bracket is
correctly aligned because the adhesive will
cure rapidly.
(4) Allow the adhesive to cure for 8-10 minutes,
then remove any residue adhesive with an alcohol-
dampened cloth.
(5) Allow the adhesive to cure for an additional
8-10 minutes before installing the mirror base on the
support bracket.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION.
IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR THE URE-
THANE ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED,
THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY
IN AN ACCIDENT.
URETHANE ADHESIVES ARE APPLIED AS A SYS-
TEM. USE GLASS CLEANER, GLASS PREP SOL-
VENT, GLASS PRIMER, AND PINCHWELD (FENCE)
PRIMER PROVIDED BY THE ADHESIVE MANUFAC-
TURER. IF NOT, STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY COULD
BE COMPROMISED.
BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANU-
FACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME
SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE AF-
TER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
VAPORS THAT ARE EMITTED FROM THE URE-
THANE ADHESIVE OR PRIMER COULD CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY, USE THEM IN A WELL VENTI-
LATED AREA.
SKIN CONTACT WITH URETHANE ADHESIVE
SHOULD BE AVOIDED, OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING WITH GLASS.
CAUTION: Protect all painted or trimmed surfaces
from coming in contact with urethane or primers.
Be careful not to damage painted surfaces when
removing moldings or cutting urethane around
windshield.
It is difficult to salvage a windshield during the re-
moval operation. The windshield is part of the struc-
tural support for the roof. The urethane bonding
used to secure the windshield to the fence is difficult
to cut or clean from any surface. If the moldings are
set in urethane, it would also be unlikely they could
be salvaged. Before removing the windshield, check
the availability of the windshield and moldings from
the parts supplier.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WINDSHIELD
Windshield glass removal is accomplished by the
use of a razor knife and an electric hot knife to cut
through the urethane adhesive. This removal method
applies in all instances.
Depending on the circumstances, either one of two
windshield glass installation methods can be used:
²The short method.
²The extended method.
The short method is used when the windshield
glass is removed intact, and the body opening and
the pinchweld flanges do not require repair.
The extended method must be used when the body
opening or a flange is damaged. The extended method
must also be used when urethane no longer adheres to
either the windshield glass or the pinchweld flanges.
REMOVAL
NOTE: When using the windshield glass short in-
stallation method, ensure that a bead of urethane
remains on the pinchweld flange.
(1) Cover the interior and exterior body surface ar-
eas with a protective covering.
(2) With doors open, remove the windshield wiper
arms, interior trim moldings and rearview mirror.
(3) Make a cut around theperimeterof the wind-
shield glass along the glass edge with a razor knife.
(4) Clean the blade of the hot knife with solvent
and a cloth. Sharpen the blade with a fine-tooth file.
CAUTION: When cutting through urethane with a
hot knife, do not allow the knife blade to remain
stationary at any location. Excessive heat will per-
manently soften urethane and cause complete re-
placement of the urethane.
Fig. 3 Cutting Glass Urethane Adhesive With Hot Knife
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(5) Start the hot knife blade (special tool C-4386)
between the glass and the urethane. Next, cut the
adhesive as close to the glass edge as possible (Fig.
1). Allow as much adhesive to remain on the pinch-
weld flange as possible.For best cutting results,
clean the knife blade frequently with steel wool
while the blade is hot.
(6) Remove the windshield glass from the body
opening.
(7) After the hot knife blade has cooled, clean the
blade with solvent and a clean cloth.
INSTALLATIONÐSHORT METHOD
Normally, after a replacement windshield glass is
installed, the rearview mirror bracket also requires
installation.Do not install the bracket until after
the windshield glass installation is completed.
(1) Inspect the windshield opening pinchweld
flanges. Prime any bare spots with urethane primer.
Allow a minimum of 18 minutes for dry time.
(2) Inspect urethane bead for high spots. Level
bead by shaving off high spots with a razor knife.
(3) Clean the outer edge of windshield glass with
naphtha or an equivalent product.
(4) Prime outer perimeter of interior side of glass 16
mm (5/8 inch) from edge. Use a wipe-off type urethane
primer and wipe glass dry after primer application.
NOTE: The reveal molding has an adhesive applied
to the windshield contact surface to help secure the
molding to the windshield during the installation
procedure.
(5) Apply the molding to the windshield:
²With the molding at room temperature, press the
molding onto the windshield corners.
²From corner to corner, work the molding to the
center of each side. (Some stretching of the mold-
ing may be required during this procedure.)(6) Place the glass on the pinchweld flanges and
inspect for gaps in the urethane. Gaps in excess of 3
mm (1/8 inch) must be filled with urethane.
(7) Adjust windshield glass position until it is
aligned with the flanges and adhesive. Next, make
alignment marks on the glass and body.
(8) Remove the windshield glass and position it on
a flat surface.
CAUTION: Avoid spilling or dripping primer on
painted surfaces. Clean spills or drips immediately.
The primer will damage the paint if it remains on
the surface for any length of time.
(9) If the replacement windshield glass does not
have blackout primer:
²Attach a 25 mm (1 in) wide masking tape band
around the interior side of the glass 16 mm (5/8
in) from the edge of the glass.
²Do not attach tape along the bottom of the glass
andattach it only to the inside of the glass.
Fig. 4 Masking Tape Location For Blackout Primer
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²Clean the 16-mm (5/8-in) wide surface area around
the glass with isopropyl alcohol.
²Thoroughly mix and apply glass blackout primer
to the 16 mm (5/8 in) surface area around the in-
terior side of the glass (Fig. 3).
²Allow the primer to dry for at least 10-12 minutes.
(10) Apply a small amount of adhesive to the bot-
tom support spacers and attach the support spacers
to the bottom of the windshield, 170 mm inboard
from the outer windshield edge (Fig. 4).
(11) Cut the urethane adhesive applicator nozzle
(Fig. 7).
CAUTION: Be prepared to install glass immediately
after applying the adhesive, as the adhesive will be-
gin to cure in less than 10 minutes.
(12) Apply a continuous, 6-mm (1/4-in) diameter
bead of urethane adhesive to the surface area.(13) Align the glass with the reference marks and
position the glass on the pinchweld flanges. Ensure
that the windshield glass is correctly seated on the
support spacers.
(14) Force the windshield glass inward just enough
to wet-out and set the urethane. Use care to avoid
excessive squeeze-out of adhesive.
(15) Water test the windshield with a water spray
after installation. Do not direct high pressure
streams of water directly at urethane. If any leaks
are detected, apply urethane as necessary.
(16) If used remove the masking tape from the in-
ner surface of the glass.
(17) Install all components and clean the vehicle.
(18) Open the vehicle windows to prevent interior
pressure while the urethane is curing.If not
vented, pressure in the interior of the vehicle
may interfere with proper glass bonding.
(19) Install the rearview mirror.
Fig. 6 Windshield Bottom Support SpacersFig. 5 Blackout Primer Application
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