There is a type of sealing called urethane adhesive that secures the windshield to the window frame. Before the adhesive is applied cold, primer is needed to help the seal stick properly. Removing a windshield is tough, since it supports the roof structure and the urethane sealing is hard to split or wash away. Check ahead to be sure a replacement windshield and moldings are available before you begin. Open the convertible top, take out the
Weather Strips and moldings, mark the windshield area and use a cold knife or push cutter to slice the urethane adhesive before removing the windshield. The interior method is similar; first, you take out the cowl cover and weather strips and then you use a reciprocating or oscillating knife to trim the urethane adhesive. If your windshield is cracked and you want to cut it out, spherical tools work for the exterior, but save the glass best by starting from inside. After you have the inside rear view mirror and cowl cover removed, undo the two screws at each side molding, cut the urethane seal before breaking away the windshield. Open the left front door glass when installing to keep the passenger area unpressurized and let the urethane cure for a full day. Make certain the urethane material is consistent with the windshield's shape and remember to clean all support spacers in advance. Place the new windshield in the hole, making certain it lines up against the pinch weld fence and mark it for easy reference. Spray ammonia cleaner on the windshield, use Glass Prep afterwards and then apply Glass Primer. Never allow urethane removal to harm the paint. First, install compression spacers, run the urethane adhesive bead and match the installation marks before setting the windshield. Clean off extra urethane, stick the molding in place with masking tape and attach the cover, wipers and inside rear view mirror as before. Once the repair is cured, remove the tape and check the windshield with water.