Description
Install and replace windshields, back glass, and side windows on vehicles; prepare bond areas, apply primers and urethane, set glass to spec, restore related components, and perform minor repairs when required.
- • Inspect and stage OEM or aftermarket glass for the vehicle; check for defects.
- • Clean openings of dirt, debris, and loose glass; keep bond areas dry.
- • Remove moldings, clips, wipers, A-pillar trims, and headliners as needed.
- • Cut out and remove broken windshields and windows using proper tools.
- • Prime pinchwelds and glass per specs; prime scratches and allow to dry.
- • Apply uniform urethane beads and install foam dams as required.
- • Set glass accurately with setting tools; verify alignment, gaps, and flushness.
- • Allow urethane to cure per temperature and humidity; confirm safe drive-away time.
- • Reinstall moldings, clips, wipers, sensors, and other removed parts.
- • Connect and test defroster grids and antenna leads.
- • Install rubber channeling or weatherstrips to seal and prevent rattles.
- • Check for leaks, wind noise, and fit; correct issues and clean the work area.
- • Replace or adjust manual or power window regulators as needed.
- • Control glass temperature in extreme weather to protect adhesion.
- • Select and use correct tools, PPE, and materials per safety standards.
- • Maintain dry, contamination-free bond lines throughout the process.
- • Install replacement glass in vehicles, including windshields, back glass, and side glass.
- • Perform static or dynamic ADAS camera calibration after windshield replacement when required.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
