Fleetwood FWD V8-273 4.5L (1988)
Windshield: All Technical Service Bulletins
Windshield - Revised Removal & Installation Procedure
Bulletin No.
T-89-31
File in Group
10
Number
146
Corp. Ref. No.
811525
Date
Oct. 1988
SUBJECT:
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-1989 DE VILLES AND FLEETWOODS 1986-1989 ELDORADOS AND SEVILLES
The following procedure should be followed when replacing the windshields on 1985-1989 DeVilles and Fleetwoods and 1986-1989 Eldorados and
Sevilles. This procedure supersedes the procedures given in the past Body Service Manual.
1.
Place protective coverings on vehicle to prevent damage to paint or interior.
2.
Remove wiper arms, windshield reveal moldings, and glass supports.
3.
Using a razor or utility knife, make a preliminary cut around the entire perimeter of glass staying as close to the edge of the glass as possible.
4.
Using cold knife, J-24402-A or equivalent, cut out windshield keeping blade as close to the edge of glass as possible. Remove windshield.
5.
Using a sharp scraper or chisel, remove the old urethane from the window opening.
It is not necessary to remove all traces of the urethane, but there should not be any excessive amounts or loose pieces left.
6.
Check opening for uneven sheet metal and/or spot weld burrs. Rework as required to eliminate disruptive surfaces.
NOTICE:
If refinishing or painting operations are required or painted surface is exposed during removal of material, black body primer should be
applied to exposed area.
FIGURE 1 - ELDORADOS AND SEVILLES