1996 Windshield trim
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Year: 1996
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Engine: I6 Cyl / 4L
1996 Windshield trim
Did something stupid this past weekend.
So, I have had a leak from the top of the windshield on the driver's side for the past few months. I wanted to try and fix myself, so I bought some silicone and a new trim molding, figured I could run a bead of silicone on top and install the new molding.
Fast forward, I pulled the old molding off, ran the bead, could not get the new trim molding in. Then I read somewhere that the trim molding has to go on the glass while the glass is removed from the vehicle. And then the whole windshield and trim are put on the Jeep as one piece.
Is this correct? Trim and windshield get fit together first, then glued onto pinchweld area with urethane?
If so, do I have to run a tiny bead of urathena on the trim groove that fits on the glass side?
Thanks for any advice. The rain storms of the past two days forced me to put a bucket on the drivers side. Major fail.
So, I have had a leak from the top of the windshield on the driver's side for the past few months. I wanted to try and fix myself, so I bought some silicone and a new trim molding, figured I could run a bead of silicone on top and install the new molding.
Fast forward, I pulled the old molding off, ran the bead, could not get the new trim molding in. Then I read somewhere that the trim molding has to go on the glass while the glass is removed from the vehicle. And then the whole windshield and trim are put on the Jeep as one piece.
Is this correct? Trim and windshield get fit together first, then glued onto pinchweld area with urethane?
If so, do I have to run a tiny bead of urathena on the trim groove that fits on the glass side?
Thanks for any advice. The rain storms of the past two days forced me to put a bucket on the drivers side. Major fail.
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Year: 1994...mostly...
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO, Lot's of Bolt Ons
Oh how had this issue for years before I finally replaced the gasket....
Leaked at the very top center and drips when it rains hard.
Silicon to the outside, Did not Help
To Replace the Windshield Gasket (Autozone Carries Them) Pull The Windshield OUT was not difficult. Just start from where it is leaking, it's already loose there
Place in the new Windshield Gasket and push the Windshield back on.
Leaked at the very top center and drips when it rains hard.
Silicon to the outside, Did not Help
To Replace the Windshield Gasket (Autozone Carries Them) Pull The Windshield OUT was not difficult. Just start from where it is leaking, it's already loose there
Place in the new Windshield Gasket and push the Windshield back on.
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true but i keep reading stories of installers not doing the job right or cutting corners to save a few bucks. i may go that way but i already bought the new trim molding and the windshield removal tool. might as well give it a shot.
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Oh how had this issue for years before I finally replaced the gasket....
Leaked at the very top center and drips when it rains hard.
Silicon to the outside, Did not Help
To Replace the Windshield Gasket (Autozone Carries Them) Pull The Windshield OUT was not difficult. Just start from where it is leaking, it's already loose there
Place in the new Windshield Gasket and push the Windshield back on.
Leaked at the very top center and drips when it rains hard.
Silicon to the outside, Did not Help
To Replace the Windshield Gasket (Autozone Carries Them) Pull The Windshield OUT was not difficult. Just start from where it is leaking, it's already loose there
Place in the new Windshield Gasket and push the Windshield back on.
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