Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 2184

1. If the windshield (1) is being reused, remove the as

much original urethane (3) as possible from the
glass surface using a razor knife (2).

NOTE: To prevent corrosion, do not damage paint
on windshield fence when removing original ure-
thane.

NOTE: The windshield fence should be cleaned of
most of its old urethane adhesive. A small amount
of old urethane, approximately 1 mm in height
should remain on the fence. Do not completely
remove all old urethane from the fence, the paint
finish and bonding strength will be adversely
affected. Support spacers located near the cowl at
the bottom of the windshield fence should be
replaced with new spacers. Replace any missing
or damaged spacers around the perimeter of the
windshield fence.

2. Using a razor knife (2), level the original bead of urethane (1) on the windshield fence (3) to a thickness of

approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) and remove the loose adhesive.

3. Install a new rubber seal (1) along the top of the

windshield (2).

4. Using an assistant, position the windshield into the

windshield opening and against the windshield
fence (3).

5. Verify the windshield lays evenly against the fence

at the top, bottom and sides of the opening. If not,
the fence must be formed to the shape of the wind-
shield.

6. Mark the windshield and the windshield fence with

a grease pencil or pieces of masking tape to use
as a reference for installation.

7. Using an assistant, remove the windshield from the

windshield opening and place it on a suitable pad-
ded work surface.

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WARNING: Do not use solvent based glass clean-
ers to clean the windshield before applying glass
prep and primer or poor glass adhesion may
result.

8. Clean the inside of the windshield with an ammonia

based glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

9. Apply glass prep adhesion promoter 25 mm (1 in.)

wide (1) around the perimeter of the windshield (2)
and 5 mm (0.2 in.) from the edge of the glass and
wipe dry with a clean lint-free cloth until no streaks
are visible.

10. Apply glass primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide (1) around

the perimeter of the windshield (2) and 5 mm (0.2
in.) from the edge of the glass. Allow at least
three minutes drying time.

11. Using a flashlight, verify that the primer is completely and evenly installed along the perimeter of the windshield.

12. Re-prime any area that is not fully and evenly primed.

13. Clean the windshield fence with an ammonia

based glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

14. Apply pinch weld primer 15 mm (0.75 in.) wide (1)

around the windshield fence (2). Allow at least
three minutes drying time.

15. Using a flashlight, verify that the primer is com-

pletely and evenly installed along the windshield
fence.

16. Re-prime any area that is not fully and evenly

primed.

CAUTION: Always apply the bead of adhesive to
the

windshield. Always

install

the

windshield

within 5 minutes after applying the adhesive.

NOTE: If the original urethane adhesive has been
exposed for more than 12 hours, the entire adhe-
sive area will need to be re-primed prior to install-
ing new adhesive.

17. Apply approximately a 10 mm (0.4 in.) wide bead

of adhesive (1) with a triangular nozzle approxi-
mately 6 mm (0.230 in.) from the edge of the
glass (2) starting at the bottom center of the
windshield.

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18. Run the end of the adhesive bead (1) on the

windshield (2) parallel to the start of the bead and
smooth the ends flush.

19. Using an assistant, position the windshield (2)

over the windshield opening.

20. Using the grease pencil marks or tape as refer-

ence points, align the windshield to the opening.

21. Carefully lower the windshield onto the windshield

fence. Guide the windshield and the rubber seal
at the top the windshield into its proper location.

CAUTION: It is not possible to move the wind-
shield after installation. The windshield should
never be pressed into place by more than one per-
son, because the windshield can break if pressed
simultaneously on both sides.

22. Push the windshield inward until the windshield

comes into contact with the spacers located on
each side of the windshield fence (2).

23. Install the windshield side moldings (Refer to 23 -

BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/WINDSHIELD
A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP - INSTALLATION).

24. Install the cowl grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).

25. Install the rear view mirror (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - INSTALLATION).

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