SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Glass Reseal — Windshield


Material
Item Specification
Dow Urethane Adhesive
Betaseal® Express 		—
Sika Urethane Adhesive
Sika Tack ASAP 		—
Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
ZC-23 		ESR-M14P5-A
  1. Remove the exterior A-pillar window mouldings. For additional information, refer to Section 501-08 .
  1. Remove the upper cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .
  1. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .
  1. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Section 501-12 .
  1. Remove the passenger front assist handle.
  1. Remove the LH and RH sun visors and clips.
  1. Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  1. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
  1. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to 6 mm (0.24 in).

  1. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.

    NOTE: Make sure there are no gaps in the urethane bead.

    Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.

  1. NOTICE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks to make sure of correct adhesion.

    After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  1. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  1. Install the LH and RH sun visors and clips.
  1. Install the passenger front assist handle.
  1. Install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Section 501-12 .
  1. Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .
  1. Install the upper cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .
  1. Install the exterior A-pillar window mouldings. For additional information, refer to Section 501-08 .
  1. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.