Piper Cherokee LANCE, Service Manual

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PIPER CHEROKEE SIX / LANCE SERVICE MANUAL
03/27/08 IV - STRUCTURES
1E19
4-15. WINDSHIELD.
a. Removal:
1. Remove the collar molding from around the bottom of the windshield by removing attaching
screws.
2. Remove the trim strip from between the windshield halves by removing attaching screws.
3. Remove the windshield by raising the lower portion of the windshield and pulling forward.
NOTE: A damaged windshield should be saved since it can be used as a pattern for drilling
holes in a new windshield.
4. Clean old tape and sealer from the windshield retainer channels and strips.
b. Installation:
1. Ascertain that the new windshield outside contours are that of the old windshield. It may be
necessary to cut or grind the new windshield.
2. Apply black vinyl plastic tape around the outer edges of the entire windshield.
3. Apply a strip of vinyl foam tape (1/8 x 1” wide - type 1 P.U.C. per PMS-K0003) over the
plastic tape completely around the top and outboard edges of the windshield.
4. Apply white (PRC) PR307 sealing compound (Product Research Corporation) in the upper and
outboard windshield.
5. Slide the windshield aft and up into place. Use caution not to dislocate the tape around the
edges of the windshield. Allow clearance between the two sections of the windshield, at the
divider post, for expansion.
6. Lay sealant at the bottom and center (inboard) of the windshield, in the hollow between the
outside edge and channel.
7. Lay a small amount of sealant under the center trim strip, install and secure.
8. Lay black vinyl tape on the underside of the collar molding, install and secure.
9. Seal with sealant any areas around windshield that may allow water to penetrate past
windshield.
10. Remove excess exposed sealer or tape.
4-16. WINDOWS. (Side)
a. Removal:
1. Remove the retainer molding from around the window by removing attachment screws. At the
forward end of both the right and left window that is adjacent to the second row of seats, the
window retainer is riveted in place and need not be removed.
2. Remove the window from the frame.
3. Remove excess tape and sealer from the window frame.