How do I Replace the Windshield in a 1996 Accord

Honda introduced quality mid-size vehicles in 1976. In the mid-1990s, the Accord was considered among the most reliable vehicles on the road. By 1996, it was one of Japans best selling cars. The 1996 Honda Accord is known for its compactness and its safe and reliable features that require little maintenance. Because there is nothing complicated about the Accord, replacing any parts, such as a damaged windshield, can be corrected with a few do-it-yourself tools. If the windshield is damaged beyond repair, contact a Honda manufacturer for replacement glass.

Instructions

1

Contact a Honda manufacturer in your area to order a replacement windshield that fits the 1996 Accord vehicle specifications.

2

Put on safety glasses and utility gloves before handling hazardous glass and chemicals.

3

Cut the windows inside molding adhesive with a windshield knife. Make the cut at a slow and steady pace around the perimeter of the adhesive.

4

From inside the vehicle, place pressure on the windshield. Slowly, push on the glass with both hands to dislodge it from its seal. Ask an assistant to stand on the outside of the Accord so he can catch the glass as it falls from the seal.

5

Clean the threshold with mild soap; wipe away any sticky adhesive residue left from the weather stripping before replacing it with new glass.

6

Add urethane caulk to a caulk gun as directed on product label. From inside the Accord, bead a thick layer of urethane caulk on the inside of the windshield frame. Once again, have an assistant help set the windshield inside the threshold. Place your body weight pressure on the replacement glass for a few moments to allow the caulk to create an airtight seal.

7

Let the urethane caulk set for 24 to 48 hours.

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