DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Important:
Tape application must be close to the panel edge (3) while allowing enough space for the adhesive bead (5) to be applied without touching the tape.
2.
Apply 19 mm (3/4 in) wide masking tape underneath the trailing edge of the windshield reveal molding (1) starting at the roof to pillar joint and
ending 25.4 cm (10 in) down the pillar (a).
3.
Apply 5 cm (2 in) wide masking tape overlapping the 19 mm (3/4 in) wide masking tape in order to protect the painted surface of the windshield
upper corner pillar (2).
Important:
Use extreme care to ensure that the adhesive does not come in contact with any painted portions of the vehicle.
4.
Use a plastic trim stick to hold back the windshield reveal molding (1) and apply a smooth, continuous bead of the urethane adhesive (5) between
the underside of the windshield reveal molding and the panel edge (3) starting at the roof to pillar joint and ending 25.4 cm (10 in) down the pillar
(a). Use the Urethane Adhesive Caulking kit, U.S. P/N 12346392, Canadian P/N 10952983, or the equivalent* such as Speed Set (TM)
Windshield Sealant from Kent Industries, P/N 10545.
* Refer to Corporate Service Bulletin Number 83-15-16 for additional information on urethane adhesives equivalent to P/N 12346392.
5.
Repeat Step 4 on the opposite side of the vehicle.
6.
After applying the adhesive, ensure the molding is laying flat with no wrinkles.
Important:
Do not physically disturb the repair area until after the minimum time has elapsed. Allow a minimum of 1 hour for the chemical-curing type urethane
adhesive.
7.
Carefully remove the protective masking tape from the painted surface of the roof panel.
8.
Clean any excess urethane adhesive from the body.
DeVille Repair Procedure
1.
Use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint-free cloth to clean the area (3) underneath the trailing edge of
the upper windshield reveal molding (1) and the roof panel surface (2) from one side of the vehicle to the other.
Important:
Tape application must be close to the roof panel edge (4) while allowing enough space for the adhesive bead (5) to be applied without touching the
tape.
2.
Apply 19 mm (3/4 in) wide masking tape underneath the trailing edge of the upper windshield reveal molding (1) from one side of the vehicle to
the other.
