WIN
Windshield
glass is retained in the opening by a molded rubber weatherstrip with an
insert-type rubber seal as shown in Figure l . Two glass sections are used in
this vehicle. When replacing a cracked windshield
glass, it is very important that the cause of the glass breakage be
determined and the condition corrected before a new glass is installed.
Otherwise, it is highly possible that a small obstruction or high spot
somewhere around the windshield opening will continue to crack or break
the newly installed windshield ; especially when the strain on the glass caused
by the obstruction is increased by such conditions as wind pressures, extremes
of temperature, motion of the vehicle, etc.
REMOVAL
If
cracks in glass extend to outer edge of glass, mark body with chalk at these
points so that weatherstrip
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY GLOVES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY WHEN HANDLING GLASS.
1
. Pry end of insert out of rubber seal with a pointed tool ; pull insert
completely out of seal .
2.
With aid of an assistant to hold glass outside vehicle, push glass forward from
inside vehicle.
Figure
1-Windshield Weatherstrip
A-1955
GLASS
INSPECTION
Due
to the expanse and contour of the windshield, it is imperative in the event
of a strain break
that
the windshield opening be thoroughly checked before installing a replacement
windshield .
1
. Check for the following conditions at the previous marked point of fracture:
a. Chipped
edges on glass.
b.
Irregularities in body opening.
c . Irregularities in rubber channel weather-
2.
Remove all sealer from flange and body around windshield opening.
3.
Check flange area for high spots. Remove all high spots.
GLASS-TO-OPENING
CLEARANCE CHECK
Before
installing new glass, check glass opening for proper clearance, using five
special spacer blocks
(J-9316)
as shown in Figure 2. With the aid of an assistant, place blocks around
perimeter of new glass,
two
at bottom and top and one at outer side opening. A 5/16 to 3/8 inch clearance
should exist between
glass
and opening flange . Insert the blocks into gap, then rotate blocks
perpendicular to flange surfaces.
If
all blocks cannot be installed, rework metal flange or grind off edge of glass
at the side where block or
blocks
could not be installed.
Figure
2-Checking Glass Clearance
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6
BODY
CAUTION: DO NOT strike glass against body metal. Chipped edges on the glass can
lead
to future breaks. If
glass clearance is too small and glass is to be ground off, place a strip of
tape on a line where glass is to be removed. Grind up to edge of tape. NOTE: Add
build-up to flange where necessary. Usually the building up to only one side and
one-half way around one corner will provide proper glass and seal fit. Taper off
ends of buildup to conform to edge of glass, otherwise glass breakage may occur,
originating at a point adjacent to the end of flange build-up .
INSTALLATION
(fig. 3)
NOTE:
If desired, sealing cement can be applied between lip
of seal and glass and seal lip at opening
flange.
1 . Reposition rubber seal on opening flange. Raise new glass to outside of seal
; then with hook end
of
installer tool (J-2189) in glass groove of seal as shown in figure 3, move tool
around glass to force
outer
lip of seal over edge of glass. 2. Thread end of rubber insert through handle
and loop of installer tool (fig . 3) . Push tool loop and end of insert into
groove of seal . Feed in rubber insert, while proceeding around window. Use a
hitching movement of tool to avoid elongating insert . If new insert is being
used, cut off insert allowing sufficient overlap for a tight joint; then butt
into groove.
Figure
3-Positioning Seal and Insert
3
. Install insert in center vertical seal (2-piece windshield) in same manner
previously described in
Step
2. There are two types of windows or sash installed in the vehicle. Either a
fixed or sliding window is
mounted
in an extruded aluminum channel. All side sash uses solid tempered glass. Both
the glass and the
channel
is replaceable.
SASH
ASSEMBLY
Removal
SIDE
WINDOWS
1
. Remove trim moldings as shown in Figure 4. "A" sash assemblies (sash
assemblies in the drivers/-
passenger
area) will require interior trim panel removal. 2. All sash assemblies are
mounted as typically
shown
in Figure 5. Remove retainers. 3. Tap on the inside channel using a wooden block
and rubber mallet.
NOTE:
The sash assemblies are
heavy. Have someone assist by supporting the assembly from
the
outside.
4.
Remove sash assembly.
Figure
4-Removing Window Trim Molding
Screws
Figure
5-Removing Sash Retainers
5.
Remove filler seal from sash assembly.
Installation
1
. Apply a new filler seal to the sash assembly.
2.
Install sash assembly. Position spacers as shown in Figure 6.
NOTE:
Late model vehicles are
not equipped with spacers (figure 6) .
A
3/16 inch gap should be maintained between sill and sash.
Figure
6-Sash Spacers
Figure
7-Removing Sash Banding Strap
3.
Install retainers.
4.
Install panels if removed and install trim moldings.
GLASS
Removal
Figure
B-Disassembling Sash
BODY
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7
1
. Remove sash assembly. Refer to "Sash Assembly - Removal" earlier in
this section.
2.
Remove the banding strap, if equipped, as shown in figure 7, then disassemble
sash assembly as
shown
in Figure 8.
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8
BODY
3.
Remove glass.
4.
Clean glass sash channels thoroughly.
Installation
l
. Install glass into sash .
2
. Referring to Figure 7 and 8, assemble sash.
3
. Install sash assembly. Refer to "Sash Assembly-Installation" earlier
in this section.
SIDE
WINDOW LATCH
Removal
1
. Remove two (2) screws attaching latch to glass.
2.
Remove two (2) threaded plastic buttons.
3.
Remove latch.
Installation
1
. Install a new seal to latch.
2.
Install latch to glass.
3.
Replace threaded plastic buttons.
REAR
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
The
rear window is retained in the opening by a molded rubber weatherstrip with an
insert-type rubber
seal.
When replacing a cracked window, it is very important that the cause of the
glass breakage be determined and the condition corrected before anew glass is
installed. Otherwise it is highly possible that a
small
obstruction or high spot somewhere around the opening will continue to crack or
break the newly
installed
window; especially when the strain on the glass caused by the obstruction is
increased by such
conditions
as wind pressures, extremes of temperature, motion of vehicle, etc.
REMOVAL
If
crack extends to outer edge of glass, mark body with chalk at this point so that
weatherstrip flange
opening
can be examined later for possible distortion. Protect interior finish by using
a protective covering
mask
around window opening and lay a suitable cover to protect body.
1
. From inside of vehicle pull insert out of rubber seal by pulling on ring
located at top center of window;
pull
insert out completely .
2.
With aid of an assistant to hold glass outside vehicle, push glass out from
inside vehicle.
INSPECTION
Due
to the expanse of rear window, it is imperative in the event of a strain break
that the window
opening
be throughly checked before installing a replacement window.
1
. Check for the following conditions at the previously marked point of fracture.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY GLOVES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY WHEN HANDLING GLASS.
A. Chipped
edges on glass.
B.
Irregularities in body opening.
C.
Irregularities in rubber channel weather-
2.
Remove all sealer from flange and body around window opening.
3.
Check flange area for high spots. All high spots should be removed.
GLASS-TO-BODY
OPENING CLEARANCE
Before
installing new glass, check glass opening for proper clearance, using five
special spacer blocks
(J-9316)
. With the aid of an assistant, place blocks around perimeter of new glass, two
at bottom and
top
and one at side of opening. A 5/16 to 3/8 inch clearance should exist between
glass and opening.
Insert
the blocks into gap, then rotate blocks perpendicular to flange surfaces. If all
blocks cannot be
installed,
rework flange or grind off edge of glass at the side where block or blocks could
not be installed.
CAUTION:
Do not strike glass against body. chipped edges on the glass can lead to future
breaks.
If
glass clearance is too small and glass is to be ground off, place a strip of
tape on a line where glass
is
to be removed. Grind up to edge of tape.
NOTE:
Add build-up to flange where necessary. Usually the
building up to only one side and
one-half
way around one corner will provide proper glass and seal fit. Taper off ends of
buildup
to
conform to edge of glass, otherwise glass breakage may occur, originating at a
point adjacent
to
end of flange build-up .
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
If desired, sealing cement can be applied between lip
of seal and glass and seal and opening
flange.
1
. Reposition rubber seal on opening flange. Raise new glass to outside of seal :
then with hook end
of
installer tool (J-2189) in glass grove of seal as shown in Figure 3, move tool
around glass to force
outer
lip of seal over edge of glass.
2.
Thread end of rubber insert through handle and loop of installer tool (figure 3)
. Move installer to
middle
of insert . Starting at top-center of rubber seal push tool loop and insert into
seal groove. Feed in
rubber
insert, while proceeding around one side of window. Use a hitching movement of
tool to avoid
elongating
insert, position emergency exit pull ring on rubber insert at top center of
window. Thread
other
end of rubber insert through handle and loop of installer tool . Push tool loop
and insert into seal
groove
and position pull ring in place. Feed in rubber insert, while proceeding around
other side of window.