Windshield Replacement

TM 9-2320-363-34-1 · Chapter 10 — Body, Cab, Hood, and Hull Maintenance

This task covers: a. Removal b. Cleaning c. Inspection d. Installation

Tools and Special Equipment:                        References:
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N05                         TM 9-2320-363-20
Tool Kit, SC 4940-95-CL-A18
                                                    Equipment Condition:
Materials/Parts:
                                                    Reference                Condition Description
Lockstrip                 P/N 18-23531-000
                                                    TM 9-2320-363-20         Windshield Wiper and
Personnel Required: (3)                                                      Wiper Arms Removed
                                                    General Safety Instructions:

                                                         I             WARNING
                                                             Wear protective gloves when
                                                             handling glass. Failure to do so
                                                             could result in injury to
                                                             personnel.

                                            NOTE
                    Steps 1 thru 3 are the same for each windshield glass.

1.   IF WINDSHIELD GLASS (1) IS CRACKED DUE TO ANY CAUSE OTHER THAN BEING HIT BY A
     FLYING OBJECT, MARK SEAL (2) AT LOCATION OF CRACK.
2.   USING WINDSHIELD PICK, REMOVE AND DISCARD LOCKSTRIP (3).

Wear protective gloves when handling glass. Failure to do so could result in injury to personnel.

When handling windshield glass, be careful not to nick or splinter edges of glass. Chipped edges could cause cracking later.

If removing windshield glass only, perform step 3. If removing seal or windshield glass and seal, perform steps 3 thru 11.

3. APPLY PRESSURE TO EDGE OF WINDSHIELD GLASS (1) FROM INSIDE CAB (4). USING WINDSHIELD PICK, LIFT WINDSHIELD GLASS(1) OUTOF SEAL (2) AND REMOVE.

4. REMOVE SEAL (2) FROM MOUNTING FLANGE OF CAB (4).

5. REMOVE FOUR TORX SCREWS (5), TWO BRACKETS (6), AND COVER (7).

6. REMOVE TORX SCREW (8) AND DEFROSTER VENT (9).

7. REMOVE TWO TORX SCREWS (10), TWO WASHERS (11), AND COVER (12).

8. REMOVE FOUR SCREWS (13), FOUR WASHERS (14), AND WINDSHIELD SUPPORT (15).

9. CUTAWAY PORTION OF SEAL (2) MOLDED AROUND CAB FLANGE (16).

10. REMOVE EACH WINDSHIELD GLASS (1) AND SEAL (2) AS AN ASSEMBLY.

11. REMOVE SEAL (2) FROM EACH WINDSHIELD GLASS (1).

Use general cleaning methods to clean all parts (page 2-30).

1. IF WINDSHIELD IS REMOVED DUE TO CRITERIA OUTLINED IN REMOVAL STEP 1, INSPECT CHANNEL OF SEAL (WHERE MARKED) FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS, AND INSPECT MOUNTING FLANGE OF CAB FOR IRREGULARITIES.

2. INSPECT ALL PARTS FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE.

Wear protective gloves when handling glass. Failure to do so could result in injury to personnel.

1. LUBRICATE WINDOW CHANNEL OF SEAL (1) WITH SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION.

2. SLIDE WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) INTO WINDOW CHANNEL OF SEAL (1) AS FAR AS IT WILL GO WITHOUT FORCING.

3. STRETCH SEAL (1) AROUND OUTSIDE OF WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) AND INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) IN WINDOW CHANNEL OF SEAL (1).

4. USING WINDSHIELD PICK, ALTERNATE BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM OF MOUNTING FLANGES OF CAB (3) TO WORK SEAL (1) OVER MOUNTING FLANGE.

5. WITH ASSISTANT PUSHING LIGHTLY ON OUTSIDE OF WINDSHIELD GLASS (2), FINISH WORKING SEAL (1) OVER MOUNTING FLANGE OF CAB (3).

6. FINISH SEATING WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) AND SEAL (1) BY GENTLY PUSHING ALL THE WAY AROUND OUTSIDE EDGE.

7. INSTALL NEW LOCKSTRIP (4).

8. INSTALL EACH WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) IN CENTER STRIP OF SEAL (1) UNTIL WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) BOTTOMS OUT IN CHANNEL OF SEAL (1).

9. INSTALL OUTSIDE EDGE OF SEAL (1) ON OUTSIDE EDGE OF EACH WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) UNTIL WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) BOTTOMS OUT IN CHANNEL OF SEAL (1).

10. INSTALL REMAINDER OF SEAL (1) ON EACH WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) UNTIL WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) BOTTOMS OUT IN CHANNEL OF SEAL (1).

11. USING WINDSHIELD PICK, GO ALL THE WAY AROUND BETWEEN EACH WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) AND SEAL (1) TO MAKE SURE SEAL (1) IS PROPERLY SEATED.

12. INSTALL TWO CORDS IN OUTSIDE GROOVE OF SEAL (1) AND LEAVE SAFETY LOOPS IN CENTER.

13. USING SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION, LUBRICATE CORD CHANNEL OF SEAL (1).

14. WET MOUNTING FLANGE OF CAB (3) WITH CLEAR WATER.

15. PLACE WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY (5) INTO WINDSHIELD OPENING OF CAB (3).

16. WITH ASSISTANT PUSHING LIGHTLY ON BOTTOM CENTER OF WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY (5), PULL ONE END OF LOWER CORD AROUND CORNER OF WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY (5); GO TO OTHER SIDE AND PULL LOWER CORD AROUND OTHER CORNER OF WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY. HAVE ASSISTANT PUSH LIGHTLY AT TOP CENTER OF WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY. REPEAT FOR TOP CORD.

If cord binds or starts to tear seal, use safety loop at center and pull back toward point where cord is bound. If safety loop is not needed, it will pull out when cord is pulled to seat final portion of seal.

17. WITH ASSISTANT APPLYING LIGHT PRESSURE TO CENTER OF WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY (5), PULL BOTH ENDS OF EITHER TOP OR BOTTOM CORD ALTERNATELY UNTIL ONLY A FEW INCHES FROM CENTER (PULL BOTH ENDS AT SAME TIME). REPEAT FOR OTHER CORD.

18. FINISH SEATING WINDSHIELD GLASS (2) AND SEAL (1) BY GENTLY PUSHING ALL THE WAY AROUND OUTSIDE EDGE.

19. INSTALL WINDSHIELD SUPPORT (6), FOUR WASHERS (7), AND FOUR SCREWS (8).

20. INSTALL COVER (9), TWO WASHERS (10), AND TWO TORX SCREWS (11).

21. INSTALL DEFROSTER VENT (12) AND TORX SCREW (13).

22. INSTALL COVER (14), TWO BRACKETS (15), AND FOUR TORX SCREWS (16).

23. INSTALL LOCKSTRIP (4).

Install windshield wiper and wiper arms (TM 9-2320-363-20).