Chrysler DODGE D150 1993 Service Manual page 1412

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IODY COMPONENTS 23 - 29
FIXED GLASS
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C a b Rear Window 30
Hatchgate Window Glass—Ramcharger . . . . . . . . 3 2
Mirror Support Bracket 29
Quarter Vent W i n d o w - C l u b C a b 3 0
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Quarter Window Glass . 32
Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Service Information 29
Windshield Glass 29
SERVICE INFORMATION
Do not use a putty knife, a razor blade, or steel
wool to remove foreign material from glass. Glass
surfaces are best cleaned with the use of a commer­
cial glass cleaner.
REARVIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) Loosen the mirror base setscrew.
(2) Slide the mirror base upward and off the sup­
port bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mirror base at the support bracket.
Slide it downward onto the support bracket.
CAUTION:
D o not over-tighten the mirror b a s e set-
screw. Windshield g l a s s chipping and/or breakage
could result.
(2) Tighten the setscrew securely.
MIRROR SUPPORT BRACKET
REPLACEMENT
(1) To replace the mirror support bracket follow
the directions provided in the repair kit.
Fig. 1 Rearview Mirror Bracket.
WINDSHIELD GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wiper arms. Place a cover over the
upper cowl area. If necessary, refer to Group 8—Elec­
trical for the wiper arm removal procedure.
(2) Remove the interior rearview mirror.
(3) Remove the locking strip retainer from the
windshield glass weatherstrip seal (Fig. 2).
(4) Position an assistant outside the vehicle to re­
ceive the windshield glass.
(5) Starting at either inside, upper corner, gently
push the glass outward. Separate it from the weath­
erstrip seal. Continue until the glass is completely
separated from the seal (Fig. 3).
(6) The assistant now can remove the glass from
outside the vehicle.
(7) Remove the weatherstrip seal from the wind­
shield opening.
(8) Remove the residual sealant from the wind­
shield opening flange.
(9) Clean the windshield opening flange and
groove with an appropriate cleaning solution.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a 3-mm (1/8-in) diameter bead of syn­
thetic rubber-based sealant to the windshield open­
ing flange and groove.
(2) Install the weatherstrip seal on the flange. Ver­
ify t h a t it is completely seated around the edge of the
windshield opening.
(3) With the aid of an assistant, insert one corner
of the windshield glass into the weatherstrip seal
groove.
(4) Use a trim stick to force the seal lip over the
glass around the edge of the seal.
If necessary, use mineral spirits as a lubricant
to aid locking strip installation.
(5) Start at the lower, center area of the weather­
strip seal. Install the locking strip in the weather­
strip seal with Tool L-4567, or an equivalent (Fig. 4).
(6) Install the locking strip end cap over the ends
of the locking strip.
(7) Test the windshield for water leaks.
(8) Install the wiper arms. If necessary, refer to
Group 8—Electrical for the installation procedure.