Windshield Preparation - Installing A New Windshield

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Spacer Assemblies

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1. Apply four new spacers (1) to the a-pillars and place them evenly apart at the top and bottom.
2. Install the lower spacer assemblies (2) 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 2: Identifying Windshield Installation Position

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3. Position windshield (1) in center of windshield opening and resting on the side and lower spacers (2).
4. Adjust the lower spacers (2) as required, to center the windshield in the windshield opening.
5. Clean and check windshield for damage.
6. Position windshield in center of windshield opening.
7. Apply adhesive tape to the locations shown in illustration to aid with final installation.
8. Verify windshield gap is parallel to with windshield.
9. Cut tape with a sharp knife and remove windshield.
   Fig 3: Applying Primer To Gluing Surface Of Windshield Seal

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10. Clean and dry area of glass to be glued with a suitable glass preparation solvent and rag.
11. Apply primer to gluing surface at windshield seal.
    Fig 4: Applying Primer Around Perimeter Of Glass To Width

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