Windshield, Removing And Installing: Installing

-- Prepare the undamaged window glass for installing. Refer to UNDAMAGED WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

TIP:

-- For reinstalling the old shim, place the new spacer on the marks applied on the ceramic coating inward on the windshield.

-- Prepare the new window glass for installation. Refer to NEW WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

-- Prepare the body flange for installation. Refer to BODY FLANGE, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

-- Insert the windshield into the window opening using two suction lifters and align it on the sides.

• Distance from the window edge to the roof frame. Refer to OVERVIEW - WINDSHIELD .

-- Secure the window glass to the top of the roof with adhesive tape.

-- Depending on vehicle equipment, assemble the windshield defogger.

-- Remove the protective molding from the frame before installing the plenum chamber cover. Refer to Figure.

-- Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following: 

-- Equipment versions with driver assistance systems front camera: calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .