2 Piece Window Bus Glass For Peterbilt 379, 388, 389 , 386 #PFT-BG-379/389-RT
High Quality Bus Windshield Glass
Tinted On Bottom Of Glass
Rubber Seal And Lock Bead (Included)
Gives Old School Look
Spray Foam That Provides Shock Protection During The Shipping Process.
Sold As Pair
PETERBILT 389 / 379 BUS GLASS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For first-time installs and replacements
1. Removing the Factory Peterbilt Glass
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Cut theĀ inside moldingĀ all the way around.
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Apply slow, even pressure from the inside andĀ push the glass outwardĀ until it releases.
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IMPORTANT:
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RemoveĀ allĀ remaining butyl from the opening before installing the new bus-style glass.
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Do not leave any old adhesive behind ā it will affect fitment.
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2. Removing Previously Installed Bus Glass (If Your Truck Already Has Bus Glass)
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Pull out theĀ lock stripĀ (chrome or black).
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Push the glass outward with light pressure until it comes free.
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Clean the rubber completelyĀ ā remove all old sealant before reinstalling.
INSTALLATION OF 389 / 379 BUS GLASS
3. Preparing the Lock-Strip Rubber
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Install theĀ lock-strip rubberĀ onto the truckās pinch weld.
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Position theĀ seam at the center of the bottomĀ of the frame.
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Rubber adjustment:
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If the glass does not sit tight, gentlyĀ pull the rubber away from the cornersĀ to improve alignment.
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Minor stretching and adjusting is normal.
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IMPORTANT:
Use ONLY the lock-strip rubber supplied in the kit.
Other rubbers may cause the glass to fit incorrectly or not fit at all.
4. Installing the Glass Into the Rubber
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Spray the rubber withĀ glass cleaner or silicone sprayĀ for lubrication.
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Set theĀ bottom edge of the glassĀ into the rubber channel first.
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Using aĀ white stick or hook tool, work the rubber over the glass:
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Start at the bottom
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Move up each side
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Finish along the top
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CRITICAL SAFETY NOTE:
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UseĀ steady, light pressure only.
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Do NOT push hard on the glassĀ ā bus glass will break with excessive force.
5. Final Seating and Inspection
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Once fully installed,Ā massage the rubberĀ around the entire perimeter:
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Rubber to glass
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Rubber to pinch weld
This ensuresĀ even, equal coverage on all four sides.
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6. Sealing
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ApplyĀ non-acidic siliconeĀ between:
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Rubber and glass
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Rubber and body
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Do not use acidic silicone ā it can damage stainless and paint.
7. Installing the Lock Strip
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Install theĀ black or chrome lock stripĀ using a proper lock-strip tool.
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Make sure the lock strip snaps in fully for a tight seal.
8. Cleanup
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Remove excess silicone using:
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White sticks
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Razor blades (ONLY along the glass edge ā never against painted surfaces)
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Wipe clean for a finished appearance.
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