Jeep Cherokee 2000, Service Manual, Page: 1337 / 1528

(2) Inspect and repair the windshield opening and
pinchweld flanges.
(3) Prime the pinchweld flanges with a urethane
base primer. However, if the flange is color-coated
with paint, prime the flanges with a paint finish
primer. This is important because urethane
adhesive
will not adhere to all color-coat
paints. Allow primer sufficient time to dry.
NOTE: The reveal molding has an adhesive applied
to the windshield contact surface to help secure the
molding to the windshield during the installation
procedure.
(4) Apply the reveal molding to the windshield:
•
With the molding at room temperature, press
the molding onto the windshield corners.
•
From corner to corner, work the molding to the
center of each side. (Some stretching of the molding
may be required during this procedure).
(5) Install and inspect the fit of the windshield on
the pinchweld flanges as follows:
•
Position windshield until it is aligned within
windshield opening.
•
Measure the gap between the pinchweld flanges
and glass around perimeter of the glass and flange.
•
The reveal molding should equally cover the
A-Pillars on both sides.
•
The flanges should also extend above the glass
edge equally around the perimeter of the opening.
(6) If the pinchweld flanges require repair, remove
the windshield glass and straighten, align, or repair
the flange(s) as necessary.
(7) Position the windshield in the opening and
inspect the windshield fit again. Mark the windshield
final position on the glass and body with a wax pen-
cil (or use masking tape). The marks (or masking
tape) will be used for installation alignment refer-
ence.
(8) If the replacement windshield does not have
blackout primer:
•
Attach a 25-mm (1-in) wide masking tape band
around the interior side of glass 16 mm (5/8 in) from
edge of glass (Fig. 3).
•
Do not attach tape along the bottom of the glass
and attach only to the inside of glass.
•
Thoroughly mix and apply blackout primer to
the 16 mm (5/8 in) surface area around the interior
side of the glass (Fig. 4).
•
Allow the primer to dry for at least 10-12 min-
utes.
(9) Apply a small amount of adhesive to the bot-
tom support spacers and attach the support spacers
to the bottom of the windshield, 170 mm inboard
from the outer windshield edge (Fig. 5).
(10) Cut the urethane applicator nozzle (Fig. 6).
(11) Apply a continuous bead of urethane to the
surface area with blackout primer on the interior
side of glass. The bead should be 9-mm (3/8-in) wide
by 12.7-mm (1/2-in) deep for best results.
CAUTION: Be prepared to install the glass immedi-
ately after applying the adhesive, as the adhesive
will begin to cure in less than 10 minutes.
(12) Align the windshield with the wax pencil
installation alignment reference marks (or the tape
strips). Position the windshield on pinchweld flanges
and spacers.
(13) Force the windshield inward just enough to
wet-out and set the urethane. Use care to avoid
excessive squeeze-out of adhesive.
(14) Water test the windshield with a water spray
after installation. Do not direct high pressure
streams of water directly at the urethane. If any
leaks are detected, apply urethane as necessary.
(15) If used, remove the masking tape from the
inner surface of glass.
(16) Install all components and clean the vehicle.
If necessary, refer to the installation procedures.
(17) Open the vehicle windows to prevent interior
pressure while the urethane adhesive is curing. If
not vented, pressure in the interior of vehicle
will interfere with glass bonding.
(18) Install the rearview mirror on the bracket.
REAR DOOR STATIONARY WINDOW GLASS
REMOVAL
The rear door stationary window glass is bonded to
the division bar and is serviced as an assembly.
(1) Lower the window glass.
(2) Remove the inner and outer beltline weather-
strip.
Fig. 6 Applicator Nozzle Preparation
1 – CUT NOZZLE THIS SHAPE FOR EXTENDED PROCEDURE
2 – CUT NOZZLE THIS SHAPE FOR SHORT PROCEDURE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)