Windshield Replacement - The Basic Steps :

Getting Started

• Step 1. Check the Auto for pre existing damage.
• Step 2. Cover and protect the auto to detour any damage.

Removing the old auto Glass

• Step 3. The cowl, wipers, trim and moldings must be removed.
• Step 4. Piano wire knife the damaged windshield from the pinchweld and remove.

New glass Preparation and sizing

• Step 5. Cut the original urethane seal to 1/16 inch thickness.
• Step 6. Clear the debris.
• Step 7. Check new windshield for size by test installing it without sealers.

Setting the Primer and Urethane

• Step 8. The proper adhesive (urethane) is selected based on temperature, humidity, air bag and time the vehicle can remain out of service.
• Step 9. Apply pinchweld primer into the pinchweld surfaces.
• Step 10. Clean the new windshield to be installed, Interior only.
• Step 11. Windshield perimeter should be cleaned with glass preparation solution.
• Step 12. Apply primer to windshield perimeter.
• Step 13. Apply urethane adhesive.

Final installation

• Step 14. Lay the new windshield in place, and center it accordingly.
• Step 15. Install trim molding.
• Step 16. Reinstall wipers, cowl and any other items removed.

After Checklist

• Step 17. Inspect the windshield for Air leaks.
• Step 18. Inspect and clean the vehicle.
• Step 19. Brief the car owner about after care.
• Step 20. Allow the auto proper time for the new Windshield to set.