Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2439

PT
WINDSHIELD (Continued)
1 - WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY WITH ENCAPSULATION
2 - GLASS PRIMERS
BACKLITE
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION.
IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE
ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE
WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN
AN ACCIDENT. BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URE-
THANE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CUR-
ING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE
ADHESIVE AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before
installing the rear window to avoid pressurizing the
passenger compartment if a door is slammed
before the urethane bonding is fully cured. Water
leaks can result
Refer to the Windshield Removal procedure for a
description of tools and adhesive systems that are
recommended for use in this procedure.
(1) Remove liftgate trim panels (Fig. 6).
(2) Disconnect wire connectors from rear window
defogger (Fig. 7).
2001 PT CRUISER
Fig. 5 URETHANE APPLICATION
OPERATE THE VEHICLE
STATIONARY GLASS
3 - WINDSHIELD OPENING PRIMER
4 - URETHANE
(3) Disconnect and remove CHMSL lamp.
WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN HANDLING SAFETY GLASS. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not damage body or trim finish when
cutting out glass or applying fence primer.
(4) Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the
rear window glass. Refer to Windshield for proper
procedures.
(5) Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
(6) Prepare the work area, window fence, and
glass the same way as described in the Windshield
Installation procedure.
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