Anyone change a D2 windshield?
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I removed all of the plastic (A-piller, front drip rail and fresh air intake plenum) prior to having the glass guy show up. He replaced the glass (non-heated) and top rubber trim for $176. The heated version would have run around $500 I think but the climate I'm in doesn't justify it. He would have pulled everything but without knowledge would likely have damaged much of it. The secret is removing the plastics. It isn't hard but most seem to break these pieces with little effort. I can provide good basic practices if needed.
It's glued in.
You need the top trim piece and prob new a pillar plastic push clips.
I changed mine, the tool I used was cash to the glass guy... No way I as going to break a new heated glass...
You need the top trim piece and prob new a pillar plastic push clips.
I changed mine, the tool I used was cash to the glass guy... No way I as going to break a new heated glass...
I know, figured I would probably do what ezzzz and you are saying. Get the wind shield and have someone put it in. Now it's just finding a windshield. There are plenty of prime heated windshield out there, it's just getting one out I suppose. When it gets a little cooler and closer to inspection time I'll get serious.
Wonder if it's time for a parts truck?
Wonder if it's time for a parts truck?
The glass guy used two different cutting tools. These have the sharp blade bent in an 'L' shape. One was longer than the other to accommodate a deeper cut on the second pass. After the glass was removed he used another long handled HD razor the cut the remaining adhesive down low. Next came cleaning and priming of all contact area as well as sealing any surface rust present. The new top strip was attached be pressure to the glass then adhesive was applied to the windshield frame. Lastly, the glass was placed, centered and pressed in. He applied some blue painter's tape to hold the top of the glass while the adhesive cured. It stayed there 24 hours before I pulled the tape and installed the plastic bits. The windshield came with the top strip and the A pillar rivets. All pieces but the RH corner rain drip well are readily available but stupid money. I've got a couple of spare sets for my D2's just in case. I don't know how you would clean up the glass for reinstallation as the adhesive used is a muthalicker. I consider myself very self-reliant and perform 99.9% of all my repairs. I hate paying someone to do what I'd probably do better and with less expense. Still I leave windshields and alignments to the pros.
I think you could pay a glass guy to do it for less than the cost of the tools and sealant required for the job. I think windscreen adhesive is very expensive. Just don't use Safelite or any other Jiffy Lube type place.
Ehhh, I'd still probably do my own exhaust again. Replace my own windshield, on the other hand, not so much.