Windshield Replacement. Two-Piece Windshield Replacement, Argosy COE

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1 Replacement NOTE: Freightliner recommends Sika Ultrafast, Dow U-00HV, or Bostik adhesive for windshield replacement. The procedure below specifies Dow adhesives and primers, though other manufacturers systems can be used. Regardless of the system used, adhere to the adhesive manufacturer s instructions, and use that manufacturer s recommended primers and glass prep solutions for the entire procedure. See Fig. for a two-piece windshield installation. If the windshield is cracked, carefully inspect the glass, urethane sealant, and the windshield mask to determine the cause. Correct the problem before installing a new windshield. If the underlying cause for the crack is not corrected, the replacement windshield may crack when exposed to high winds, pressure, temperature extremes, or vehicle motion. NOTE: t least two people are needed to replace a windshield.. pply the parking brakes and chock the tires. 08/5/95. Wiper Panel Upper Trim Seal. Center Molding Strip. Windshield Glass. Top Molding Strip Fig., Two-Piece Windshield Installation f8075 Century Class Trucks Workshop Manual, Supplement, June 00 0/

2 60.00 Windshield. Open the windows. Shutting the doors with the windows closed could pressurize the cab and create gaps in the uncured adhesive.. Remove the windshield wiper arms; see Group 8.. Protect the paint finish and instrument panel by taping paper around the inside and outside of the windshield opening. 5. Remove the capscrew that attaches the lower end of the exterior -pillar panel to the wiper panel. 6. The exterior panel mounting is concealed under the -pillar interior trim. Remove the mounting nuts, as follows. 6. If applicable, remove the grab handle from the right-hand 6. Loosen the door trim, then remove the -pillar interior trim; see Fig.. 6. If applicable, disconnect the sensor for the Eaton VORD collision warning system, located on the inside of the right-hand 6. Through the access holes on the -pillar, remove the three nuts that attach the exterior panel to the -pillar; see Fig.. 7. Remove the capscrew that attaches the exterior -pillar panel to the top of the door frame; see Fig.. Remove the panel. 8. Remove the center molding strip from the windshield center post; see Fig.. 9. Remove the Torx screw and bushing at each end of the top molding strip; see Fig.. 0. Slide the top molding strip off the retainer strip. NOTE: Vehicles built before July, 000 are not equipped with a retainer strip; remove the top molding strip by pulling it loose from the gap between the windshield glass and the windshield mask.. Remove the wiper panel upper trim seal.. Remove the exterior sunvisor.. Using a pneumatic cutting tool (Fig. 5), a piano wire (Fig. 6), or a pull knife (Fig. 7), cut through the urethane sealant all around the edges of the windshield glass. /0/00 f8009. Capscrew. -Pillar Interior Trim. Door Trim Fig., Removing -Pillar Interior Trim NOTE: To order a BTB pneumatic cutting tool, see Specifications 00. WRNING Wear protective gloves and safety glasses when replacing windshield glass. Gloves will protect your hands from sharp edges, and allow a better grip. Failure to wear gloves and safety glasses when handling glass could result in injury to hands or eyes.. Carefully remove the damaged windshield glass. 5. Remove the rubber positioning blocks from the lower windshield mask; see Fig. 8. Discard them. 6. Using a BTB pneumatic cutting tool or a sharp knife, trim down the old urethane sealant to a thickness of about /6 inch ( to mm). Make 0/ Century Class Trucks Workshop Manual, Supplement, June 00

3 0//007. Screw and Bushing. Top Molding Strip. Retainer Strip. Lockbolt f670 Fig., Top Molding Strip Installation /0/00 f800 Fig., -Pillar Fastener ccess Holes sure any remaining adhesive has a smooth and even surface. 7. Brush the remaining adhesive and debris from the windshield-seating cavity. 8. Check the windshield mask. pply Betaprime 50 Pinchweld and Encapsulation Primer to any bare metal. llow to dry for a minimum of 6 minutes. NOTE: Exposed bare metal areas larger than / inch x / inch ( mm x mm) require the use of Betaprime 50TF Bare Metal Etch Primer. 9. Install a spacer button in each corner of the windshield mask; see Fig Install new positioning blocks at the bottom of the windshield mask. Make sure the front edge of each block is flush with the front edge of the windshield mask; see Fig /6/97 f5807 Fig. 5, BTB Pneumatic Cutting Tool. Put the new windshield glass on a suitable stand or fixture, with the inside surface of the glass facing up. Century Class Trucks Workshop Manual, Supplement, June 00 0/

4 60.00 Windshield 5 B 06/6/97. Windshield Glass. Piano Wire. Door Frame. Roof f67009 Fig. 6, Windshield Glass Removal with Piano Wire 08/5/95. These two surfaces should be flush. B. Cross-Section View. Center Post. Spacer Button. Windshield Mask (upper). Positioning Block 5. Windshield Mask (lower) f807 Fig. 8, Cab rea for Windshield Installation 09/06/95 Fig. 7, Typical Pull Knife f5800. Clean the bonding surface of the glass with Betaclean GC pply Betaprime Step Glass/Frit Primer all the way around the edge of the glass to a width of about inch (5 mm). Do not get any of the primer on the black dot pattern of the glass. llow a minimum of six minutes for the primer to dry.. Holding the sealant applicator at a 90-degree angle to the windshield mask on the cab, apply a uniform and continuous bead of Betaseal U-00HV dhesive all the way around the edges of the windshield mask. The bead should be a minimum of /8 inch (0 mm) thick. Keep the spiked edge of the applicator tip against the edge of the mask, and overlap the bead slightly. IMPORTNT: Do not apply the urethane adhesive/sealant to the windshield glass. ligning a windshield with adhesive on the glass is very difficult to do without getting the adhesive/ sealant on the painted cab surface outside the windshield mask. 5. ttach a suction device to the outside of the windshield. Lift and install the windshield. Make sure the glass is centered on the windshield mask, and that the bottom edge of the glass 0/ Century Class Trucks Workshop Manual, Supplement, June 00

5 seats onto the positioning blocks correctly; see Fig. 9 or Fig /0/98. Top Molding Strip. Windshield Mask. Windshield Glass. Urethane dhesive/ Sealant 5 6 f807a 5. Wiper Panel Upper Trim Seal 6. Positioning Block Fig. 9, Cross-Section View (vehicles built before July, 000) 6. Gently press down on the glass all the way around the bead line to firmly seat the windshield. 7. With a spatula or a paddle, smooth the adhesive flat along the edge of the windshield. 8. Install the center molding strip into the windshield center post. 9. Install the wiper panel upper trim seal, using Betaseal U-8 primerless auto glass urethane adhesive. Do not use a silicone hot glue. 0. Slide the top molding strip onto the retainer strip, if so equipped. Fasten each end of the strip to the -pillar with a Torx screw and bushing; see Fig.. NOTE: Vehicles built before July, 000 are not equipped with a retainer strip. ttach the molding strip using Betaseal U-8 primerless auto glass urethane adhesive.. ttach the -pillar exterior panel to the top of the door frame with a capscrew; see Fig.. 0//007. Top Molding Strip. Windshield Mask. Windshield Glass. Urethane dhesive/ Sealant 6 f Bottom Molding Strip 6. Positioning Block 7. Retaining Strip Fig. 0, Cross-Section View (vehicles built from July, 000). Install the -pillar exterior panel mounting nuts and interior trim, as follows.. Through the access holes on the -pillar, install the three nuts that attach the exterior panel to the -pillar; see Fig... If applicable, connect the sensor for the Eaton VORD collision warning system, located on the inside of the right-hand. If applicable, install the -pillar interior trim, then secure the door trim; see Fig... ttach the grab handle to the right-hand. Secure the lower end of the -pillar exterior panel with a capscrew to the wiper panel.. Install the wiper arms; see Group Clean both sides of the new windshield glass. 6. Remove the protective coverings from the dash. 7. Install the exterior sunvisor. 8. See the adhesive manufacturer s documentation for cure and drive-away times. Century Class Trucks Workshop Manual, Supplement, June 00 0/5

Windshields and Bonded Glass. WARNING: Use rubber gloves and any appropriate breathing apparatus as recommended by the manufacturer of the kit.

Windshields and Bonded Glass. WARNING: Use rubber gloves and any appropriate breathing apparatus as recommended by the manufacturer of the kit. Service Guide Windshields and Bonded Glass Windshield/Quarter Window Tools and Materials WARNING: Use rubber gloves and any appropriate breathing apparatus as recommended by the manufacturer of the kit.