So Fix it

You can replace the rubber gasket on your windshield from home in about a half hours time. Sometimes the rubber gasket can deteriorate over time due to age and weather. You usually dont need to remove the windshield to do this job. The gasket and molding strip are what hold the windshield in place. You just need a few items purchased from your local auto parts store to get the job done. Youll need to replace the gasket if you have a lot of condensation inside the passengers cabin which can interfere with visibility.

Instructions

1

Cut the gasket around the windshield with a razor knife. Have an assistant stand outside of the vehicle to catch the windshield as you push it from the inside out.

2

Place 1/16-inch molding cord into the new gasket and wrap it around the windshield, starting at the center of the bottom of the windshield. Wrap it around the entire edge of the windshield. Allow the ends to overlap by 3 inches. Leave a 12-inch cord hanging out. Secure the pieces that overlap with masking tape.

3

Spray the new gasket and the metallic lip of the windshield opening with a mixture of soap and water.

4

Remount the windshield into the windshield opening, bottom edge first, from the outside of the vehicle. Have your assistant get inside the vehicle while you push on the windshield from the outside. Ask your assistant to pull the end of the cord until the windshield slides into place. Use the putty knife to push the molding into the channel.

It is illegal to drive with any type of crack in the drivers field of vision. Knowing the causes, solutions, and preventative measures you can take regarding cracks will be helpful in keeping them at bay.

Causes

Most major are the result of chips in the glass left unattended. These chips come from small objects hitting the windshield. Many chips result from stones hitting the cars windshield, specifically around the black sun repelling edge, and are not noticeable until the chip turns into a large crack.

Repair Solutions

Depending on what type of crack you have, you may have to change the entire windshield or simply fill in a chip. Replacing the entire windshield typically is done by a company that often comes right to you. If you simply have a small chip in your windshield, you can purchase a repair kit.

Prevention

Tthere are certain products that you can put around the black edge of your windshield, which has been deemed as the weakest part, as a means of protecting that susceptible area from chips that will eventually turn into cracks. This includes a thin layer of plastic around the outside edge of the windshield.

You can replace the windshield on your Jeep Cj7 easily at home using some basic tools. Jeeps are made to withstand a beating, but sometimes even their very sturdy windshields may get chips or cracks in them and require replacement. This job should only take about an hour of your time. Visit your local junkyard to see if you can find an intact windshield for sale. This will save you some money.

Instructions

1

Unbolt the windshield using a 3/8-inch socket wrench, and set it aside.

2

Spray the replacement windshield with glass cleaner to make it easier to wrap the molding around it. Wrap replacement windshield molding around the windshield.

3

Put a 15-foot 1/4-inch nylon rope into the seam in the molding and leave 12 inches hanging out on each end.

4

Put the windshield on the frame from outside the Jeep, making sure the ends of the rope are hanging inside the Jeep. Push on the glass from outside the vehicle while a helper pulls on the rope from inside the Jeep, simultaneously working the molding over the frame from inside the vehicle. This will seat the windshield.

5

Put the windshield frame back in place and tighten it with the 3/8-inch socket wrench.

You should replace the windshield on your 98 Chevy Silverado 1500 when it has a crack in it that is longer than 6 inches. Cracks of that length compromise the integrity of the windshield. You may also wish to replace your windshield if it has chips and smaller cracks in it because these may eventually grow in size. Besides protecting you from debris, a windshield can help keep you from being thrown from your Chevy in the event of an accident. The windshield also helps the airbags deploy properly and it prevents the roof from caving in if the vehicle rolls over. If you can find a windshield from a 1998 Chevy Silverado 1500 thats in good condition from an auto wrecking yard, you will probably save yourself some money.

Instructions

1

Unscrew the rear view mirror screw and slip the mirror out.

2

Remove each windshield wiper by lifting them up and prying up the base with a large flathead screwdriver. Put the screwdriver between the retaining nut and the arm of each wiper. Move the arm back and forth as you pry to remove the arm. Set the windshield wiper arms aside.

3

Tape over all dashboard vents to protect them from small pieces of glass.

4

Remove the rubber gasket from around the windshield using a razor knife. Try not to touch the windshield glass with the knife. Push the windshield out of the vehicle from inside the Chevy as your assistant catches it from the outside.

5

Clean the frame, the gasket and the dashboard with a clean wet cloth. Leave the replacement gasket in a warm, sunny place for a few hours to make it more flexible.

6

Place a layer of sealant on the gaskets bottom part in the channel. Slip the gasket onto the windshield, taking care to put the side with the slit facing outside of the vehicle.

7

Spread petroleum jelly into the gaskets outer groove and line a heavy nylon cord around the groove beginning with the bottom center part of the windshield and going all the way around. Leave a foot of cord loose and dangling down at each end.

8

Place the windshield into the windshield frame from outside of the Silverado, making sure you leave the loose rope hanging inside the vehicle.

9

Tug slowly on the cord to pull the gasket inside the vehicle. Have your assistant push the gasket to the outside of the windshield frame while you are pulling from the inside. Allow the sealant to cure for 24 hours before driving.

If the windshield on your 94 Jeep Cherokee is cracked or chipped, you can replace it yourself right from home. You do need a helper to complete the job. You can find a very inexpensive replacement windshield by visiting your local junkyard. You dont need any specialized automotive or glass experience.

Instructions

1

Place a tarp on the entire dashboard and tape it in place.

2

Use a screwdriver to remove the wiper arms.

3

Pry the gasket out from around the windshield using a screwdriver. Cut the adhesive attaching the windshield to the frame using a box knife.

4

Get a helper to help you remove the old windshield.

5

Examine the used replacement windshield to make sure it is free of any cracks and chips. Thoroughly clean the edges of the windshield with a rag and window cleaner.

6

Sand the replacement windshields edges.

7

Spread silicon windshield adhesive on the edges of the Jeep Cherokee where the windshield will go. Put the replacement windshield in place with the help of your assistant. Fit the new gasket around it by hand.

8

Screw the wipers back in place. Wipe any extra adhesive from the windshield. Allow one day to dry. Dont drive the Jeep while it is drying.