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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1848 (FIXED & MOVEABLE WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSADHESIVE INSTALLATION OF BODYSIDE STATIONARY WINDOWS
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Adhesive Installation of Bodyside Stationary Windows

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Adhesive Installation of Bodyside Stationary Windows
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  1. Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM 3651G
    2. WARNING: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
  2. Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinchweld area.
  3. If the original window is being reused, remove all but approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) of the existing bead of urethane adhesive from the pinchweld flange surface by using a clean utility knife or razor blade scraper.
  4. Inspect the pinchweld flange area for the cause of a broken window.
    5. NOTE: If corrosion of the pinchweld flange is present or if sheet metal repairs or replacements are required, the pinchweld flange must be refinished in order to restore the bonding area strength. If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area prior to applying the color coat in order to provide a clean primer only surface. Materials such as BASF DE17®, DuPont 2610®, Sherwin-Williams PSE 4600 and NP70® and Martin-Semour 5120 and 5130® PPG DP90LF SPIES/ HECKER 3688/8590 - 3688/5150 - 4070/5090 STANDOX 11158/13320 - 14653/14980 products are approved for this application.
  5. After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following steps:
    1. Remove all traces of broken glass from the seats, floor and/or defroster ducts, if applicable.
    2. Clean around the edge of the inside surface of the window with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint free cloth.
    3. Allow the isopropyl alcohol to dry completely before applying the primers.
    6. WARNING: Refer to Window Retention Warning .
  6. Verify all primers and urethane adhesive are within expiration dates.
    7. Fig 1: Applying Primer Only To Nicks, Scratches Or Primed Surfaces
    GM783819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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