Windshield — removal and installation

Removing

1. Remove the interior mirror.

2. Remove facing of a forward rack.

3. Remove the ceiling. See section «Interior trim».

4. Remove the windshield wiper arms. See chapter electrical equipment.

5. Remove the hood grill cover. See section «Exterior finish».

6. Apply protective tape around the perimeter of the windshield to prevent damage to painted surfaces.

7. Remove glass with string wire or electric cutter (A) and inflatable bag (IN).

Note: If the windshield is being reinstalled, mark the body and glass.

Attention:

• Wear safety goggles and thick gloves when cutting glass from your vehicle to prevent glass shards from getting into your eyes or injuring your hands.
• When reusing the windshield, do not use a knife or power cutter.
• Do not scratch the glass during the removal process.
• Do not put the glass on the end. Small chips can turn into cracks.

8. Take out a windshield by means of suckers.

Installation

Replace the rubber baffle.

Use a genuine Nissan urethane adhesive kit or equivalent and follow the instructions that come with it.

While the urethane adhesive is curing, lower the glass in one of the doors. This will prevent «extrusion» windshield under the action of air pressure in the passenger compartment when the door is closed.

Fasteners and molding should be installed tightly so that it fits correctly and does not leave gaps. Install the molding from the bottom to the top corner, connect the joint and then from the corner to the center.

The vehicle should not be driven until the urethane adhesive is fully cured (at least 24 hours). Curing time depends on temperature and humidity.

Attention:

• Primers and adhesives are flammable. Do not store them close to a heat source or open flame.
• Do not swallow the materials included in the kit; they are harmful to health and can cause skin and eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Work in an open, well-ventilated area. Do not inhale fumes. They can be harmful to health. If vapors are inhaled, move immediately to fresh air.
• Driving the vehicle before the urethane adhesive has fully cured may affect the performance of the windshield in the event of an accident.
• Do not use adhesive that has expired. The shelf life of the adhesive is six months from the date of manufacture. Observe the expiration date or date of manufacture printed on the package.
• Store primers and adhesives in a cool, dry place. Ideally, they should be kept in the refrigerator.
• Do not leave primer or adhesive tubes unattended with the cap unscrewed or removed.
• The vehicle should not be driven for at least 24 hours or until the urethane adhesive has fully cured. Curing time depends on temperature and humidity. The lower the temperature and the lower the humidity, the longer the curing time.

Elimination of water seepage on the windshield.

Water seepage can be eliminated without removing and reinstalling the glass.


If water seeps between the urethane adhesive and the body or glass, determine the length of the seepage area,

This can be done by pouring out the water and pushing the glass outward.

Apply a primer to the leak to stop the leak (if necessary), and then urethane adhesive.