Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Fig. 5
6. Apply a 13 mm (l/2 in.) high and 10 mm (3/8 in.) wide bead of urethane around the perimeter of windshield. At the bottom, apply the bead 7 mm
(1/4 in.) inboard from the glass edge. On the three sides where the molding is on the glass, follow the edge of molding. The urethane bead should
be shaped in a triangular cross-section, this can be achieved by notching the tip of the applicator (Fig. 5).
7. With the aid of a helper, position the windshield over the windshield opening. Align the reference marks at the bottom of the windshield to the
support spacers.
8. Slowly lower windshield glass to the fence opening guiding the lower corners into proper position. Beginning at the bottom and continuing to the
top, push glass onto fence along the A-Pillars. Push windshield inward to the fence at the bottom corners.
9. Clean excess urethane from exterior with MOPAR(R) Super Clean or equivalent.
10. Apply 150 mm (6 in.) lengths of 50 mm (2 in.) masking tape spaced 250 mm (10 in.) apart to hold molding in place until urethane cures.
11. Install new screws attaching the side windshield moldings to the A-pillars.
12. Install the weatherstrip onto side windshield moldings.
13. Install cowl grille.
14. Install the wiper arms.
15. Install the rear view mirror bracket.
16. Install rear view mirror.
17. After urethane has cured, remove tape strips and water test windshield to verify repair.
