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Windshield Preparation

  1. Remove the masking tape from the A-pillars and the headliner.
  2. Remove the old urethane bead from the body with the razor blade scraper tool and a winged scraper set.
    NOTE: Make sure residual urethane is 1 mm or less in thickness.
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  3. Remove the urethane bead and windshield seals from the glass with the razor blade scraper tool and a winged scraper set.
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  4. Use a permanent market to draw an outline around the old locator pins to assist you with the installation of new locator pins.
    NOTE: The use of a permanent marker won't allow the outline to be removed during cleaning.
  5. Remove the old locator pins using the razor blade scraper tool.
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  6. Remove the net pads (x3) using the razor blade scraper tool.
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  7. Remove the double sided tape residue using the razor blade scraper tool or an eraser wheel.
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  8. Clean the mating surfaces with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA).
  9. Measure the electrical resistance of the wiper heater grind using a multimeter: If the measured resistance is 2.34 ohms at 23 degrees C (+/- 15 %), continue to the next step. Otherwise, replace the windshield. See WINDSHIELD (REMOVE AND REPLACE) 
  10. Install the windshield edge seal.
    NOTE: Follow the windshield alignment marks at the lower corners of the glass.
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  11. Install the windshield lip seal.
    NOTE: Follow the windshield alignment marks at the upper corners of the glass: Start from one corner, and then peel the tape as you apply the seal slowly to ensure proper fitment.
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  12. Install the net pads (x3).
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    NOTE: There will be alignment marks on the glass for the installation of the net pads.
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  13. Install new locator pins (x2).

    RH side shown, LH side similar

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