Escalade V8-5.7L VIN R (2000)
7. With the aid of an assistant, dry fit the windshield in the opening in order to determine the correct way to position the windshield in the opening.
8. Use masking tape (1) in order to mark the location of the windshield in the opening.
9. Slit the masking tape at the top edge of the windshield.
10. With the aid of assistant and using suction cups remove the windshield from the opening.
11. Place the windshield inside up on a clean, protected surface.
12. If the original windshield is being reused remove all but a thin film of the existing urethane adhesive from the windshield surface by using a clean
utility knife or razor blade scraper.
13. Clean around the edge of the inside surface of the windshield with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint
free cloth.
Important: Do not remove all traces of the adhesive. Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive.
14. If the extended method is being used remove all but approximately 2 mm (3/64 in) of the existing bead of adhesive from the pinchweld flange.
15. Shake the pinchweld primer (black #3) for at least one minute.
16. Use a new dauber to apply the primer to the surface of the pinchweld flange.
17. Allow the pinchweld primer to dry for approximately 10 minutes.
Important: Use care when applying prep (clear #1) in the windshield. This primer dries almost instantly, and may stain the viewing area
of the windshield if not applied evenly.
18. Use a new dauber in order to apply glass prep (clear #3) to the area approximately 10 mm to l6 mm (3/8 in to 5/8 in). around the entire perimeter
of the window inner surface.
19. Apply a second coat of the glass prep number (clear #1) to the same area of the glass.
20. Wipe the glass primed area immediately with a clean lint free cloth.
21. Shake the glass primer (black #2) for at least one minute.
