OEM Dodge Dakota Windshield

Dodge Dakota Windshield Parts and Q&A

• Windshield, Front
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  Q: How Should You Prepare for a Windshield Repair on Dodge Dakota?

  A:

  Before you begin, review the warnings and cautions given in the repair manual. Take out the screws holding the side windshield molding to the a-pillars and get rid of the molding. Take out the rear view mirror. After that, detach the cowl grille and remove the a-pillar trim panels. After that, carefully pull out the headliner. With a cut-out wire in the windshield or an alternative, split the adhesive. The final step is to gently take out the windshield.
• Windshield, Front
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  Q: How to Effectively Remove and Install a Windshield on Dodge Dakota?

  A:

  Before you take off the windshield, take off the rear view mirror and the cowl grille. When the doors are open, gently lift the Weather Strip from the side windshield moldings and take off the screws fastening the moldings to the A-pillars. Using a cold knife, remove the urethane bonding glued to the windshield on the roof and then use a long knife to remove the urethane bonding from the wall within the cab at the base of the windshield. After installing the tires, let the urethane sit for 24 hours before using the vehicle. Reduce pressure in the passenger space by rolling the front door glass down and, if it has one, opening the rear glass slider. Eliminate extra coats of sealant from the windshield fence, leaving 1-2 mm in height and add any missing or broken border pieces. Place the windshield replacement in the frame and mark it at the support spacers so you know where they belong when removing it. Once inside up on a padded work surface, work on the windshield with blocks, use Mopar Glass Cleaner and a cloth to clean the glass and use the clear glass primer on the edges. Connect the header molding to the windshield and after that, apply pinchweld primer around the windshield fence and make sure it dries for at least three minutes. Use urethane to maker a 13mm high and 10mm broad bead along the edge of the glass. The bead on the bottom should be 7 mm inside the glass edge and shaped like a triangle. Use help to place the windshield in line with the opening, match the marks on the sides and lower the glass on the fence wherever the A-pillars are marked. After removing any extra urethane from the exterior, use Mopar Super Clean or another product to clean it and place a piece of masking tape over the molding while urethane cures. Screw in new mounts for the side windshield moldings, set the weather strip, reattach the cowl grille and attach the rear view mirror. After letting the urethane set, eliminate the strips of tape and check the repair by pouring some water on it.