MKS AWD V6-3.7L (2009)
NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions.
Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm to 2 mm (0.04 in to 0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive on
the pinchweld.
5. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
6. If installing the original windshield glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
7. Clean the inside of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
8. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane
adhesive and glass primer. Refer to the Material Chart in this procedure.
If installing a new windshield glass, apply glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
9. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
10. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and continuous bead.
Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld, starting and ending at the bottom of the
windshield near the center, making sure there are no gaps in the bead.
11. NOTICE: Before positioning the windshield glass, open vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from affecting the
urethane adhesive bond.
Install the windshield glass on the vehicle aligning it with the markings made previously.
12. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions.
Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane
adhesive as necessary.
13. Position the front portion of the headliner.
14. Install the LH and RH sun visors.
