OEM Dodge Neon Windshield

Dodge Neon Windshield Parts and Q&A

• Windshield, Front
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  Q: How to Effectively Cut and Replace a Windshield Using Urethane Adhesive on Dodge Neon?

  A:

  You can safely use a cold knife on the exterior to cut the urethane adhesive only if the windshield has been broken. If you want to save the glass, cut the urethane with a reciprocating or oscillating power knife from the interior. You should take out the inside rear view mirror, windshield Wiper Arms and cowl cover. After that, it's important to cover the areas of the instrument panel and hood. After that, take away the windshield A-pillar moldings by using an appropriate hook and trim stick and use a sharp cold knife or power cutter to detach the windshield from the A-pillars, roof header and cowl pinch weld fences. With the interior approach, once the windshield is removed, take out the rear view mirror, top of the instrument panel and A-pillar trim parts, then drape shields on the instrument panel and hood and cut the urethane adhesive with a reciprocating or oscillating power knife. To avoid putting pressure inside the cab, first take out the front left door glass and then place the windshield, after which ensure the glue takes 24 hours to dry before you use the car again. The urethane bonding applied to the windshield fence should follow the shape of the windshield and match its surface and the supports or spacers should be cleaned and fitted on weld studs or repair screws below the windshield opening. Place the replacement windshield in the center of the area, using support spacers, confirm it is level against the pinch weld fence and refashion the fence if it is needed to fit the new glass correctly. Clean inside your windshield with an ammonia-based cleaner and a lint-free cloth, add molding on the top of the windshield and apply Glass Prep and Glass Primer around the edge for drying. Take off most of the original urethane, making sure not to touch the paint on the windshield fence, add a layer of pinch weld primer and end with a bead of urethane directly down the center line of the windshield fence. Use help to place the windshield on the opening, matching the marks with the spacers and slowly guide it down until the molding fits with the top of the roof and the pillars. After you finish coating urethane, remove it from the vehicle, tape the moldings into place with masking tape and then set the A-pillar moldings, cowl cover, wipers and inside rear view mirror in place. Once the urethane has hardened, take off the tape and test the repair by water. Fein Power Cutout Knife and Equalizer Magnum, Interior Auto Glass Cut Out Knife and only urethane adhesives from Oem-certified suppliers are suitable for these repair jobs according to Fmvss 212 and Fmvss 216 standards.
• Windshield, Front
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  Q: How to Effectively Cut and Remove Windshield Urethane Adhesive on Dodge Neon?

  A:

  If the windshield is broken, you can cut its urethane adhesive using a sharp cold knife on the outside; if you want to keep the glass, use a reciprocating or oscillating power knife from the inside of the car. First, remove the inside rear view mirror, the windshield Wiper Arms and the cowl cover, then place covers on your instrument panel and hood. After that, take out the screws and the A-pillar moldings and cut the urethane adhesive bonding the windshield to the A-pillars, roof header and cowl pinch weld fences with a sharp cold knife or power cutting tool, before splitting them apart. For the interior approach, once the inside rear view mirror, instrument panel top cover and A-pillar trim covers are removed, secure protective covers on the instrument panel and hood and use either a reciprocating or oscillating power knife to cut the urethane adhesive before you lift out the windshield. Open the left driver visor glass when you install the door, to let air escape and leave the urethane glue to cure overnight (For at least 24 hours). Apply smooth and continuous urethane bonding material to the windshield fence and make sure the support spacers are clean before sliding in the replacement windshield to make sure it lays flat against the fenceline. Work inside by using an ammonia-based glass cleaner, cover the top with molding and apply Glass Prep and Glass Primer gently around the windshield edges, leaving it to dry. Melt away as much original urethane as you can without hurting the paint, add pinch weld primer and finish with a thin layer of urethane in the center of the windshield fence. With someone guiding you, insert the windshield into position along the support spacers, lower it slowly and guarantee the molding fits flush against the car. Carefully clean the exterior from any urethane, stick masking tape on to hold the molding and afterwards, set the A-pillar moldings, cowl cover, wipers and inside rear view mirror back in place. When the urethane has dried, get rid of the tape and perform a water test to confirm you've not missed anything. The Fein Power Cutout Knife and Equalizer Magnum, Interior Auto Glass Cut Out Knife and certified Oem urethane adhesives meeting Fmvss 212 and Fmvss 216 standards are strongly advised.