roof DODGE NEON 1999 Service Owner's Manual

BODY
CONTENTS
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BODY COMPONENTS...................... 2
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION........... 1
PAINT................................. 41STATIONARY GLASS...................... 43
SUNROOF.............................. 47
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS...... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN SERVICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
USE A OSHA APPROVED BREATHING FILTER
WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN A CON-
FINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH
PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL± BASED CLEANING
SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
DO NOT STAND UNDER A HOISTED VEHICLE
THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED ON SAFETY
STANDS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: When holes must be drilled or punched
in an inner body panel, verify depth of space to the
outer body panel, electrical wiring, or other compo-
nents. Damage to vehicle can result.
Do not weld exterior panels unless combustible
material on the interior of vehicle is removed from
the repair area. Fire or hazardous conditions, can
result.
Always have a fire extinguisher ready for use
when welding.
Disconnect the negative (-) cable clamp from the
battery when servicing electrical components that
are live when the ignition is OFF. Damage to electri-
cal system can result.Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds on
painted surfaces. Damage to finish can result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning sol-
vents on painted or upholstered surfaces. Damage
to finish or color can result.
Do not hammer or pound on plastic trim panel
when servicing interior trim. Plastic panels can
break.
Chrysler Corporation uses many different types of
push-in fasteners to secure the interior and exterior
trim to the body. Most of these fasteners can be
reused to assemble the trim during various repair
procedures. At times, a push-in fastener cannot be
removed without damaging the fastener or the com-
ponent it is holding. If it is not possible to remove a
fastener without damaging a component or body, cut
or break the fastener and use a new one when
installing the component. Never pry or pound on a
plastic or pressed-board trim component. Using a
suitable fork-type prying device, pry the fastener
from the retaining hole behind the component being
removed. When installing, verify fastener alignment
with the retaining hole by hand. Push directly on or
over the fastener until it seats. Apply a low-force pull
to the panel to verify that it is secure.
When it is necessary to remove components to ser-
vice another, it should not be necessary to apply
excessive force or bend a component to remove it.
Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
fasteners or captured edges holding the component in
place.
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BODY COMPONENTS
INDEX
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WATER LEAKS.......................... 3
WIND NOISE............................ 4
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEAT STAKING.......................... 4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WINDOW REGULATORÐ4 DOOR........... 36
A-PILLAR TRIM.......................... 4
B-PILLAR APPLIQUEÐ2 DOOR.............. 5
B-PILLAR APPLIQUEÐ4 DOOR.............. 5
B-PILLAR TRIMÐ4 DOOR.................. 6
B-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP CHANNEL......... 6
BODY VENT............................. 6
CARPET............................... 7
CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT BACK............. 8
CHILD SEAT MODULE..................... 8
COWL COVER........................... 7
DOOR HINGE........................... 9
DOOR LOCK CYLINDER.................. 10
DOOR OPENING TRIM WELT.............. 10
DOOR SILL TRIM........................ 10
DOOR................................. 9
FLOOR CONSOLE LATCH................. 11
FLOOR CONSOLE....................... 11
FRONT DOOR CHECK STOP............... 11
FRONT DOOR GLASSÐ2 DOOR............ 12
FRONT DOOR GLASSÐ4 DOOR............ 13
FRONT DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP . . 13
FRONT DOOR LATCH STRIKER............ 14
FRONT DOOR LATCH.................... 13
FRONT DOOR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP . 14
FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE........... 14
FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL................ 14
FRONT DOOR WATER SHIELD............. 16
FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP............ 16
FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT............ 17
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE............... 18
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR........... 18
FRONT SEAT........................... 17
FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER........ 18
FRONT VERTICAL GUIDE BAR............. 18
GRILLE............................... 19
HEADLINING........................... 19
HOOD HINGE.......................... 20
HOOD LATCH.......................... 21
HOOD RELEASE CABLE.................. 21
HOOD................................ 20
LOCK BUTTON BELL-CRANK.............. 21
LOWER QUARTER TRIMÐ4 DOOR.......... 22PARCEL SHELF TRIM.................... 22
QUARTER TRIM PANELÐ2 DOOR........... 22
REAR DOOR GLASS..................... 23
REAR DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP . . . 23
REAR DOOR INTERLOCK LATCH STRIKER . . . 24
REAR DOOR LATCH STRIKER............. 24
REAR DOOR LATCH..................... 24
REAR DOOR LOCK BELL CRANK........... 24
REAR DOOR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP . . 25
REAR DOOR TRIM....................... 25
REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR........ 25
REAR SEAT BACK....................... 26
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE................ 26
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR............ 26
REAR SEAT CUSHION.................... 26
REAR SPOILER......................... 27
REAR VERTICAL GUIDE BAR.............. 27
ROOF APERTURE (RAP) MOLDING.......... 28
ROOF RACK CROSS RAILS............... 28
ROOF RACK........................... 28
ROOF RAIL WEATHER-STRIP FOUR DOOR . . . 29
ROOF RAIL WEATHER-STRIP ± TWO DOOR . . . 29
SIDE COWL TRIM....................... 30
SIDE VIEW MIRROR STANCHION........... 31
SIDE VIEW MIRROR TRIM COVER.......... 31
SIDE VIEW MIRROR..................... 30
SUN VISOR SUPPORT................... 31
SUN VISOR............................ 31
TRUNK CARPET........................ 31
TRUNK LATCH STRIKER.................. 32
TRUNK LATCH.......................... 32
TRUNK LID LIFT SPRINGS................ 33
TRUNK LID............................ 32
TRUNK LOCK CYLINDER................. 33
TRUNK TRIM PANEL..................... 34
TRUNK WEATHERSTRIP.................. 34
UPPER QUARTER TRIMÐ4 DOOR.......... 34
WINDOW INNERBELT STABILIZER.......... 34
WINDOW REGULATORÐ2 DOOR........... 35
ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT........ 37
FRONT DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT........ 38
REAR DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT......... 38
REAR DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT.......... 39
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS....... 39
SPECIAL TOOLS
BODY................................. 40
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(6) Remove front vertical guide bar through
speaker hole in inner door panel (Fig. 42).
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Verify door glass
alignment, adjust if necessary.
GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch, open and support hood on
prop rod.
(2) Remove screws holding grille to parking lamps
(Fig. 43).
(3) Remove screw holding grille to radiator closure
panel.
(4) Separate grille from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place grille into position on vehicle.
(2) Install screw holding grille to radiator closure
panel.
(3) Install screws holding grille to parking lamps.
HEADLINING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding sun visors to roof
header panel.
(2) Disengage wire connector from lighted vanity
mirror, if so equipped.
(3) Separate sun visors from vehicle.
(4) Remove A-pillar trim covers.
(5) Remove B-pillar trim panels, if vehicle is a 4
door.
(6) Remove (upper) quarter panel trim panels.
(7) Remove assist handles, if so equipped.
(8) Remove sun visor hooks.
(9) Remove coat hooks, if vehicle is a 4 door.
(10) If vehicle is equipped with a sunroof;
(a) Open sunroof.
(b) Remove trim welt around sunroof opening
(Fig. 44).
(c) Remove sunroof switch pod.
(d) Disconnect sunroof switch pod wire connec-
tors.
(e) Remove screw holding switch pod retainer to
roof.
(11) Remove push±in fastener at rear of headlin-
ing.
(12) Disengage dome lamp wire connector, at rear
of headlining.
(13) Remove push±in fastener holding wiring to
C±pillar.
Fig. 42 Front Guide
Fig. 43 Grille
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(14) Remove headlining through door opening (Fig.
45).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position headlining in vehicle.
(2) Install sun visor hooks.
(3) Install coat hooks, if vehicle is a 4 door.
(4) Install push±in fastener at rear of headlining.
(5) Install assist handles, if so equipped.
(6) Install push±in fastener holding headliner wir-
ing to C±pillar.
(7) Engage dome lamp wire connector, at rear of
headlining.
(8) If vehicle is equipped with a sunroof;
(a) Install screw holding switch pod retainer to
roof.
(b) Connect sunroof switch pod wire connectors.
(c) Install sunroof switch pod.
(d) Install trim welt around sunroof opening
(Fig. 44).
(e) Close sunroof.
(9) Install (upper) quarter panel trim panel.(10) Install B-pillar trim panels, if vehicle is a 4
door.
(11) Install A-pillar trim covers.
(12) Install sun visors, lighted vanity mirror wire
connector, if so equipped, and screws holding sun
visors to roof header panel.
HOOD
REMOVAL
(1) Raise hood to full up position.
(2) Disengage under hood lamp wire connector
from engine compartment wire harness.
(3) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When installing
hood, align all marks and secure bolts. The hood
should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front
fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fend-
ers.
(4) Remove the top bolts holding hood to hinge and
loosen the bottom bolts until they can be removed by
hand.
(5) With assistance from a helper at the opposite
side of the vehicle to support the hood, remove bot-
tom bolts holding hood to hinge.
(6) Separate the hood from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place hood in position on vehicle. With assis-
tance from a helper at the opposite side of the vehicle
to support the hood, install bottom bolts to hold hood
to hinge finger tight.
(2) Install top bolts to hold hood to hinge finger
tight.
(3) Position bolts at marks and tighten bolts. The
hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the
front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along
fenders.
(4) Engage under hood lamp wire connector to
engine compartment wire harness.
(5) Verify hood operation and alignment.
HOOD HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Support hood on the side that requires hinge
replacement.
(2) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation. When installing
hood hinge, align all marks and secure bolts. The
hood should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the
front fenders and flush across the top surfaces along
fenders. Shims can be added or removed under hood
hinge to achieve proper hood height.
(3) Remove bolts holding hood to hinge.
Fig. 44 Sunroof Opening Trim Welt
Fig. 45 Headlining
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

ROOF APERTURE (RAP) MOLDING
The RAP molding is set in urethane adhesive. The
RAP molding is difficult to salvage during removal.
Verify part availability before proceeding with
removal procedure. The temperature in the work
area and the vehicle should be at least 21ÉC (70ÉF) to
avoid damaging the rear window and windshield
moldings. Apply masking tape to surrounding area of
the RAP molding to protect the finish.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick, gently lift rear window
molding upward to gain access to end of RAP mold-
ing.
(2) Using a sharp hook tool, pierce the rear end of
the molding.
(3) Lift the rear of the RAP molding upward until
it clears the rear window molding.
(4) Using a common plier, pull the RAP molding
forward to separate molding from urethane bonding.
(5) Separate RAP molding from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Using a sharpened trim stick, scrape urethane
bonding material from the roof seam trough.
(2) Using touch-up paint, repair scratches in roof
seam trough to prevent corrosion.
(3) Inspect the bottom of the roof seam trough for
gaps in caulking. Repair gaps with suitable seam
sealer following manufacturers instructions.
(4) Apply black-out primer to bottom of roof seam
trough. Allow at lease three minutes before bonding
is applied.
(5) Install RAP molding into the roof seam trough
and position molding so both ends are covered by the
glass moldings. If the molding will not lay flat on the
bottom of the trough, trim the ends of the molding
until proper fit achieved.
(6) Using a suitable marking pencil, mark an
index line across the RAP molding and the adjacent
surfaces.
(7) Remove the RAP molding from the roof seam
trough.
(8) Applya5mm(0.2 in.) bead of urethane adhe-
sive on the bottom/center of the trough along the
entire length.
(9) Place RAP molding in position in roof seam
trough (Fig. 65).
(10) Insert both ends of RAP molding under glass
moldings.
(11) Align index marks across trough and molding.
(12) Gently press RAP molding into urethane
adhesive until molding lays smooth and flat.
(13) Remove protective tape from around the RAP
molding.
(14) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
Mopar, Super Clean or equivalent.(15) Apply a length of 50 mm (2 in.) masking tape
over the RAP molding to retain the molding until the
urethane adhesive is cured. Curing time for most
urethane adhesive is at least 24 hours.
ROOF RACK
The roof rack insulator gasket is bonded to the
base of the side rail. If the gasket comes loose during
servicing, secure the gasket to the side rail with
Mopar, Bond-all Gel Adhesive or equivalent.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding roof rack side rails to
the roof panel (Fig. 66).
(2) Separate roof rack from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
ROOF RACK CROSS RAILS
The roof rack side rail do not have to be removed
to replace the cross rails.
Fig. 65 RAP Molding
Fig. 66 Roof Rack
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding cross rail to the side
rails.
(2) Separate the cross rail from the roof rack.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
ROOF RAIL WEATHER-STRIP ± TWO DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Using a fork tool C-4829, Disengage push-in
fasteners holding bottom of weather-strip to B-pillar.
(2) Disengage push-in fasteners holding bottom of
weather-strip to A-pillar (Fig. 68).
(3) Pull roof rail weather-strip from retainer chan-
nel.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Zip roof rail
weather-strip into retainer channel using a suitable
awl (Fig. 69).
ROOF RAIL WEATHER-STRIP FOUR DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove B-pillar applique.
(2) Remove push-in fasteners holding bottom of
roof rail weather-strip to B-pillar.
(3) Remove push-in fastener holding rearward end
of weather-strip to quarter panel.
(4) Remove push-in fasteners holding weather-
strip to front door hinge pillar.
(5) Pull weather-strip from retainer channel under
drip rail (Fig. 70).
(6) Pull weather-strip from B-pillar channels.
(7) Separate roof rail weather-strip from vehicle.
Fig. 67 Roof Rack Cross Rails
Fig. 68 Roof Rail Weather-strip
Fig. 69 Install Roof Rail Weather-strip
Fig. 70 Roof Rail Weather-strip
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Place weather-strip in position on B-pillar
retainer channels.
(2) Insert weather-strip into channels.
(3) Using a suitable awl, zip retaining lip on back
of weather-strip into B-pillar and roof rail channels.
(4) Install push-in fasteners to hold weather-strip
to B-pillar, hinge pillar and quarter panel.
SIDE COWL TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips holding cowl trim to cowl side
panel.
(2) Separate cowl trim from vehicle (Fig. 71).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cowl trim panel to inner cowl panel.
(2) Align locating pins on backside of cowl trim
panel to mating holes in inner cowl panel.
(3) Push clips on trim panel into slots in inner
cowl panel.
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove side view mirror cover.
(2) Remove door trim panel.
(3) Remove water shield if equipped with power
mirror.(4) Disengage wire connector from power mirror
motor, if equipped.
(5) Remove bolts holding mirror to stanchion (Fig.
72).
(6) Separate mirror from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position side view mirror on vehicle and install
nuts attaching mirror to stanchion.
(2) Engage wire connector from power window
motor, if so equipped.
(3) Install water shield if equipped with power
mirror.
Fig. 72 Side View Mirror
Fig. 71 Side Cowl Trim
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(4) Install door trim panel.
(5) Install side view mirror trim cover.
SIDE VIEW MIRROR STANCHION
REMOVAL
(1) Remove side view mirror.
(2) Remove bolt holding top of side view mirror
stanchion to inner door panel.
(3) Remove bolts holding stanchion to outer door
panel (Fig. 73).
(4) Remove nut holding stanchion jack-screw to
inner door panel.
(5) Disengage push-in fastener holding door open-
ing weatherstrip to stanchion.
(6) Separate stanchion from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Using a Snap-on
flare-nut socket (FRXM10) and hex-wrench adjust
the jack-screw at bottom of stanchion to achieve
proper alignment.
SIDE VIEW MIRROR TRIM COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips holding side view mirror cover
to stanchion (Fig. 74).
(2) Separate mirror cover from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
SUN VISOR
All vehicles with driver and passenger side airbags
must have a colored coded five Bullet point airbagwarning label applied to the sun visor, verify label
availability and ensure the label is installed.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove sun visor from center support.
(2) Remove screws holding sun visor to roof
header.
(3) Remove sun visor from header.
(4) If equipped, disconnect wire connector from
body harness.
(5) Remove sun visor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage sun visor from center support.
(2) Remove screw holding support to roof header,
(3) Remove support from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
TRUNK CARPET
REMOVAL
(1) Remove push in fasteners holding carpet to
shelf panel. Fasteners are accessed from inside the
vehicle (Fig. 75).
(2) Pull out leading flaps of the carpet through the
opening from the shelf panel.
Fig. 73 Side View Mirror Stanchion
Fig. 74 Side View Mirror Trim Cover
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

TRUNK TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fasteners holding trunk trim panel to
vehicle (Fig. 81).
(2) Remove trunk trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position panel to deck lid over the striker.
(2) Install push in fasteners.
(3) Position and tuck the upper flange into existing
trim panel on both sides.
(4) Push the corners in place under seal.
(5) Seat the lower edges of the carpet and smooth
out.
(6) Tuck the full edge of panel under trunk lid
weather-seal lip, being careful not to push seal off.
TRUNK WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Release trunk lid latch and open trunk lid.
(2) Pull trunk lid weatherstrip form trunk opening
fence (Fig. 82).
(3) Separate weatherstrip from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
UPPER QUARTER TRIMÐ4 DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips holding trim to upper quarter
panel (Fig. 83).
(2) Separate upper trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Check to ensure that electric rear window wir-
ing is positioned correctly in the roof channel pro-
vided.(2) Position trim panel in vehicle.
(3) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in upper quarter panel.
(4) Push clips on trim panel into slots in upper
quarter panel.
WINDOW INNERBELT STABILIZER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Remove nut holding inner belt stabilizer to
door panel.
(3) Separate inner belt stabilizer from door. (Fig.
84)
Fig. 81 Trunk Trim Panel
Fig. 82 Trunk Weatherstrip
Fig. 83 Upper Quarter Trim
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

STATIONARY GLASS
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................. 43
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
QUARTER GLASS....................... 45REAR WINDOW......................... 46
WINDSHIELD........................... 43
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION.
IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE
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, PVC (VINYL) PRIMER AND
PINCHWELD (FENCE) PRIMER PROVIDED BY THE
ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER. IF NOT, STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY COULD BE COMPROMISED.
CHRYSLER DOES NOT RECOMMEND GLASS
ADHESIVE BY BRAND. TECHNICIANS SHOULD
REVIEW PRODUCT LABELS AND TECHNICAL DATA
SHEETS, AND USE ONLY ADHESIVES THAT THEIR
MANUFACTURES WARRANT WILL RESTORE A
VEHICLE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 212.
TECHNICIANS SHOULD ALSO INSURE THAT PRIM-
ERS AND CLEANERS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE
PARTICULAR ADHESIVE USED.
BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANU-
FACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME
SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE
AFTER 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. PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING WITH GLASS.CAUTION: Protect all painted and 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
removal operation. The windshield is part of the
structural 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.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WINDSHIELD
The urethane adhesive holding the windshield to
the opening pinch weld (fence) can be cut using a
sharp cold knife from the exterior of the vehicle.
Using the cold knife method is effective if the wind-
shield is already broken. If the glass must be sal-
vaged, cutting the urethane adhesive from the
interior of the vehicle using a reciprocating or oscil-
lating power knife is recommended.
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL ± EXTERIOR METHOD
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove windshield wiper arms.
(3) Remove cowl cover.
(4) Place protective covers over instrument panel
and hood.
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