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WINDOWS – MAINTENANCE AND PRACTICES
Additional info &
References
Put new windshield in its seat (starting from top
edge) and fix it to structure by using removable
fasteners.
Mark windshield according to seat dimensions.
Use a permanent marker.
The windshield must fit in its
seat with about 1/8- to 1/4-
inch clearance to allow for
expansion and contraction.
Trim windshield edges as marked.
Trace edges for windshield border painting by
means of scotch-tape. Make reference to the
windshield removed.
Apply adhesive masking
tape.
Sand windshield within adhesive masking tape
edges and paint. Black paint is required.
Apply paint on lower inner
windshield surface.
Apply a layer of mastic (type 1, multi-purpose
sealant) along the edges of windshield seat.
See Chapter 51 for mastic
specifications
Put windshield in the seat.
Apply a layer of mastic (type 1, multi-purpose
sealant) on windshield edges.
See Chapter 51 for mastic
specifications
Fix strips with rivets: use the same position
recorded during removal.
See Chapter 11 for color
specification.