Produced from 1967 to 2002, the Pontiac Firebird is one of the iconic cars endow in American culture. On the contrary, still the youngest reproduction of Firebirds is genesis to exhibit its generation, and with this comes inevitable preservation. Repairing cracked, discoloured and otherwise damaged glass is one bourgeois maintenence engagement that needs to be done. Damaged glass reduces visibility, makes your Firebird gander less aesthetically pleasing and can collar you a hefty positive from the police. While this wealth that damaged glass needs to be constant as soon as potential, improperly installed glass can fall absent of your Firebird and reduces its safety during a crash; consequently this is not a repair deadweight recommended for a novice do-it-yourself mechanic.
Instructions
1. Remove the windscreen wiper arms from your Firebird. Altered oldness' Firebirds own altered methods for this Emigration; consult your owner's publication for your particular year.
2. Pry absent the trim from around your Firebird's windscreen. Most Car apportionment stores Testament sell you a baggage specifically imaginary to remove the trim from enclosing your windshield. While that tool is recommended, a flathead screwdriver can be used in its stead if you are careful not to break the tabs underneath that hold the trim to the windshield.
3. Cut away the band of adhesive that holds the windshield in place. This band will go all the way around the edges of your windshield, and needs to be cut as evenly as possible with a razor knife.
4. Pry your windshield out of its frame using a crowbar. You will want to start at one of the bottom corners and work your way around the edges.
5. Remove the windshield. This is not a task that's recommended you try by yourself; as the windshield is both heavy and fragile, you should have an assistant help you set it aside.
8. Lay down a new band of urethane adhesive over the primered area.9. Pick up your new windshield -- with the help of your assistant -- and set it into place.
7. Lay down a coat urethane primer around the groove where the windshield sits. This step is vital as the adhesive will not hold in the windshield without it.
6. Wipe down the area around the frame with a clean, wet cloth. You will want to remove any dirt, debris, or oil from around the frame and in the groove where the windshield will sit. Once done, dry the area thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth.
It's vital that you align it properly so that the windshield sits flat and evenly in its groove.
10. Replace your windshield's trim and the windshield wiper arms.
