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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
NOTE: Ensure that the contact surface is dry and
free from any residue, poor adhesion will result.
(2) Position the weatherstrip on the windshield
frame, align the push-in fasteners and press it into
place (Fig. 9).
(3) Remove adhesive backing from the bottom of
the weatherstrip.
(4) Using forceful hand pressure, seat the adhesive
on the contact surface.
NOTE: If tape surface becomes contaminated, it
will not adhere to the windshield frame.
(5) Connect the top to the windshield frame.
Fig. 9 Windshield Frame Weatherstrip
LOWER FRAME WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL
The lower windshield frame weatherstrip can be
removed with the frame tilted forward to the full hor-
izontal position.
(1) Mark the position of the wiper arms and
remove the arms.
(2) Disconnect the top from the windshield frame.
(3) Remove the cowl grille.
(4) Remove the torx screws on each side of the
windshield frame allowing the windshield frame to
tilt to the full horizontal position.
(5) Disengage the outboard push-in fasteners at
the top of cowl and unscrew the fasteners that hold
the weatherstrip on each hinge pillar (Fig. 9).
(6) Disengage the push-in fastener at the center of
cowl.
(7) Remove the weatherstrip from the cowl.
LOWER FRAME WEATHERSTRIP
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the weatherstrip on the cowl, align the
center push-in fastener and press it into place.
(2) Align the outer push-in fasteners and press it
into place.
(3) Install the screws attaching the lower weather-
strip to the hinge pillars.
(4) Tilt the windshield frame rearward to the full
vertical position.
(5) Install the torx screws on each side of the
windshield securing the windshield frame.
(6) Connect the top to the windshield frame.
(7) Install cowl grille and wiper arms.
WINDSHIELD HINGE
REMOVAL
If both hinges are to be replaced, the windshield
must be tilted to the full forward position. Refer to
the Windshield Frame Removal/Installation proce-
dure in this group for windshield frame lowering
information.
(1) Remove door.
(2) Remove the bolts attaching the hinge to the
cowl (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove the bolts attaching the hinge to the
windshield frame.
(4) Separate the hinge from the vehicle.
Fig. 10 Windshield Hinge
INSTALLATION
(1) Paint as required.
(2) Clean the contact surface of the hinge and cowl
with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.
(3) Apply a 4 mm bead of Mopar Vinyl Acrylic
Sealant or equivalent around the perimeter of the
hinge contact surface. The bead should be 10 mm
inboard of the edge.
(4) Position the hinge on the vehicle.
(5) Install the bolts attaching the hinge to the
windshield frame.
(6) Install the bolts attaching the hinge to the
cowl.
(7) Ensure that the sealant provides complete cov-
erage. Wipe away excess sealant.
(8) Install door.
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