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WINDSHIELD & REAR GLASS
Two people are required to remove and install the
windshield or rear glass. One person inside the cab,
and the other person on the outside.
Special tools are available from local tool suppliers
that are helpful in removing and installing automotive
glass.
Removal
1. If windshield is to be replaced, lift windshield
wiper arms out of the way.
2. Starting at the lower center of the glass, pull the
weatherstrip locking lip out (2, Figure 2-18 or 2-
19). Use a non-oily rubber lubricant and a
screwdriver to release the locking lip.
3. Remove glass from weatherstrip by pushing out
from inside the cab.
4. Clean weatherstrip grooves of dirt, sealant etc.
Be certain perimeter of cab glass opening is
clean and free of burrs etc.
FIGURE 2-18. Front Windshield
1. Glass
2. Locking Lip
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3. Weatherstrip Material
4. Sheet Metal
Truck Cab
Installation
1. If the weatherstrip material previously removed
is broken, weathered, or damaged in any way,
use new rubber weatherstrip material.
NOTE: Using a non-oily rubber lubricant on the
weatherstrip material and cab opening will make the
following installation easier:
a. Install the weatherstrip around the opening in
the cab for the glass. Start with one end of
the weatherstrip at the center, lower part of
the window opening and press the weather-
strip over the edge of the opening.
b. Continue installing weatherstrip while going
all the around the opening. When the ends of
the weatherstrip meet at the starting point at
the lower, center area of the window open-
ing, there must be 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) of over-
lapping material.
NOTE: The ends of the weatherstrip material need to
be square-cut to assure a proper fit.
c. Lift both ends so that they meet squarely,
then while holding ends together, force them
back over the lip of the opening.
2. Lubricate the groove of the weatherstrip where
the glass is to be seated.
a. Lower the glass into the groove along the
bottom of the opening.
b. Two people should be used for glass instal-
lation. Have one person on the outside of the
cab and push in on glass against opening,
while the person inside uses a soft flat tool
(plastic knife) and goes around the glass to
work the weatherstrip over the edge of the
glass.
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