A Jeep Wrangler's windshield consists of the frame, glass and a windshield gasket. Installing a replacement windshield in a Jeep can be difficult. The windshield gasket has a very tight fit and is difficult to manipulate into position. If too much pressure is applied to the glass, it can break. It is important to be very cautious during a windshield installation to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Instructions
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Lubricate the windshield by applying glass cleaner around the outside edge of the windshield. Fully coat both sides and edges of the Jeep windshield.
2Install the windshield gasket around the outside edge of the windshield using your hands. The gasket pushes onto the windshield. The inside portion of the gasket has a groove designed to hold the edge of the windshield. Start at one corner and work your way around the entire perimeter of the windshield. Do not use sharp objects to pry the gasket onto the windshield as it may damage the glass. Continue until the entire gasket is installed onto the windshield.
3Thread string trimmer line into the lip of the windshield gasket. The line should be installed around the entire perimeter of the windshield gasket. This lip is located on the interior side of the windshield. The string trimmer line will allow you to pull the lip over the metal of the windshield frame.
4Soak the gasket with glass cleaner.
5Lift the new windshield onto the windshield frame and position it with a partner.
6Locate the string trimmer line end on the inside of the vehicle. Pull the end of the line and allow the lip to overlay the windshield frame, guiding it into place with your hand. You will see the inner lip of the windshield gasket overlay the framework of the windshield frame. Work slowly to ensure the lip continues to pull forward and lay onto the windshield frame.
7Continue pulling the line from the windshield gasket until the entire lip is set onto the windshield frame.
