Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 1288

STATIONARY GLASS 2J-3
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2 URETHANE ADHESIVE
4 BACK GLASS REVEAL MOLDING
5 BACK GLASS
G94187
Fig. 4 - Installing Back G l a s s Reveal Molding
Remove or Disconnect (Figure 5)
Windshield wiper arm assemblies (refer to
Section 8E in the chassis portion of this manual).
Shroud top vent screen (refer to Section 4J in the
body portion of this manual).
Reveal molding
Two roof panel to cowl panel attaching screws
(Section 8J)
Fender to side rail attaching bolts (Section 4J).
Pull fender down from top to gain clearance for
windshield removal.
Make a preliminary cut into urethane around
perimeter of glass (3) with a razor knife. Cut as
close to glass as possible.
Cut out glass with tool J-24402A (or equivalent)
and remove.
Install or Connect (Figure 5)
1. With old glass as a guide, apply foam sealing strip
to glass. Make sure sealing strip does not obstruct
view of VIN from outside.
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3 WINDSHIELD
6 WINDSHIELD PINCHWELD FLANGE
G94188-11J P
Fig. 5-lnstalling Windshield
Use suction cups on glass and with a helper prefit
glass to maintain proper clearance between
pinch-weld flanges (6) and glass edge.
Remove glass (3).
Refer to applicable installation method.
Position glass (3) and apply hand pressure to
wet-out and set adhesive. Remove suction cups.
Paddle adhesive around edge of glass with a brush
or flat bladed tool to ensure a watertight seal.
Important
Watertest immediately, use a soft spray of warm
or hot water. Do not direct a stream of water at
wet adhesive. Work in additional adhesive as
needed.
Reveal molding
Shroud top vent screen (refer to Section 4J of the
body portion of this manual).
Windshield wiper arm assemblies. Refer to
Section 8E in the chassis portion of this manual).
Clean
Remove tape and protective covers carefully. Use
alcohol to clean adhesive.
Cowl panel and fender attaching bolts.
Let car sit for six hours at room temperature to
complete cure of adhesive.
BACK GLASS
For back glass removal, the method is the same
for both the short and extended installations with one
exception. For the short method, care must be taken
during cutout to make sure an even bead of adhesive
remains on pinch-weld flanges to serve as a base for the
new glass.
NOTICE: Place protective covers on body. Mask
off work area and heat elements (if equipped). Do
not use a hot knife during cutout, it may cause heat
damage to body.