OEM Chrysler PT Cruiser Windshield

Chrysler PT Cruiser Windshield Parts and Q&A

• Windshield, Front
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  Q: How Are Windshields Constructed and Removed on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

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  All windshields are formed with two glass panes and a central layer of plastic. They are fixed in place at the windshield frame with urethane adhesive that sticks at room temperature. Since this adhesive is tough to remove, it is usually difficult to restore the windshield which also backs up the roof and holds air bags in place. Before taking off the windshield, see if you can get the necessary moldings from the parts supplier. The Fein Power Cutout Knife and the Equalizer Magnum, Interior Auto Glass Cut Out Knife are the tools I suggest. Should the windshield crack, the exterior can be cut using a cold knife; however, when salvaging is needed, use a power reciprocating or oscillating knife from the inside. Removal of the windshield is done by removing the rear view mirror, windshield Wiper Arms, cowl cover and the A-pillar trim on the attached urethane adhesive which is then cut with a sharp cold knife or power device. While you are installing the door, open the door's left front glass to ensure no air builds up inside and keep the urethane sealed in for at least 24 hours. Ensure there are support spacers and squeak tape, use an ammonia-based cleaner on the windshield, cover it with Glass Prep and Glass Primer and slide it into the opening, ensuring everything fits smoothly. Once the urethane is cleaned, apply tape if that's what you did before and, once it has cured, test the repair with water. Only then should you reinstall the cowl covers and rear view mirror.
• Windshield, Front
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  Q: How to Ensure Proper Sealing and Curing When Installing a Windshield on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

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  Open the left front door glass before you put in the windshield so pressure inside the passenger compartment is not built up; a closed door can cause water leaks, so let the windshield urethane cure for at least 24 hours before using the vehicle again. Make sure the urethane glue you apply is even and shaped like the new windshield and always include sufficient support spacers on the weld studs or unrepaired screws at the bottom of the opening. Look for squeak tape on the roof panel hooks and add them if needed and after testing the replacement windshield for squeak tape and anti-squeak lube, add them if they're missing. Fit the windscreen into its opening and secure the locator pin to keep it in place and then push the encapsulation hooks onto the panel hooks so the glass doesn't leave any gaps on the roof panel. Should there be gaps, make the pinch weld fence fit the replacement windshield's shape and then take the old windshield out of the opening. Pick a flat surface, then put the windshield inside up over it, with the blocks around 75 cm apart. First use glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth to clean the inside of your windshield, then leave Glass Prep around the sides and wipe them until no streaks appear. After that, coat a band of Glass Primer 25 mm wide all around the outside edge and let it dry for at least three minutes. Add a bead of urethane to the windshield glass, have an assistant place the windshield in its opening, insert the encapsulation locator pin and use the roof panel hooks to fasten the encapsulation hooks. Push the windshield into the opening until it is snug and the capsule is level with the roof panel. Clear away urethane from the outside using the right product and, in case gaps are found around the windshield opening, add tape to stop dirt entry. After finishing the urethane, strip off the tape and run a water test to check that the repair succeeded. Afterward, put in the cowl covers and the inside rear view mirror. After 10-12 hours of curing, take off the tape strips and check if your windshield is still leaking.