Summary first: there are two fundamentally different fixes — resin repair for small surface/laminate damage, and full windshield replacement for larger or structural damage. Below are ordered procedures plus the physical theory for why each step corrects the fault. No extra commentary.

A. When to repair vs replace (short)
- Repairable: single chips, bulls-eyes, stars, short radial cracks generally ≤ ~25 mm (1 in) for chips and cracks usually ≤ ~150–300 mm depending on pattern and interlayer damage; no damage through the interlayer or at the edge that compromises the windshield’s structural role.
- Replace when cracks are long, edge-initiated, interlayer delaminated, multiple overlapping cracks, or if ADAS camera mount area is damaged. Replacement is mandatory if structural integrity or airbag/roof-load paths are compromised.

B. Small-chip / short-crack (resin injection) — ordered steps with theory
1) Assess damage, photograph, and clean surface.
Theory: remove loose glass and debris so resin can contact intact glass surfaces; dirt and moisture block resin penetration and create voids.

2) Drill or pit shallowly only if needed to create a clean entry to the crack (micro-drilling).
Theory: sometimes the crater contains compacted glass fragments that prevent resin flow; controlled micro-drilling re-establishes a clear path without penetrating the interlayer.

3) Mount bridge/injector and seal the area around the chip (adhesive tabs or vacuum seal).
Theory: creating a sealed chamber lets resin be injected under pressure and/or vacuum without leaking; a sealed environment also permits removal of trapped air.

4) Apply vacuum to evacuate air and moisture from the crack and interlayer region. Hold until outgassed.
Theory: air and moisture inside cracks are the primary reasons resin won’t flow or will trap voids; vacuum reduces internal pressure and draws gases/liquids out so resin will fully penetrate capillaries.

5) Inject low-viscosity UV-curing windshield resin under pressure (several cycles of pressure/vacuum).
Theory: pressure forces resin into fine fissures; resin chemistry is chosen to wet glass and interlayer, bond to fracture faces, and polymerize to a solid that restores continuity. Repeating vacuum/pressure cycles improves penetration and removes residual air.

6) Cure the resin with UV light for the specified time.
Theory: UV initiates polymerization; cured resin becomes a solid with refractive index close to glass, restoring stiffness and optical continuity. Proper cure ensures mechanical strength and thermal stability.

7) Remove bridge/seal, scrape excess resin, and polish surface to restore clarity and smoothness.
Theory: polishing removes cured resin overhangs and restores aerodynamic/optical surface; smoothing reduces stress concentrators and restores windshield optical performance.

8) Final inspection for fill completeness and structural integrity.
Theory: confirm resin bonded fracture faces, no remaining voids, and that repaired area will not propagate cracks under normal loads/temperature.

How this fixes the fault (theory in one sentence): the resin fills voids and bonds the broken glass faces across the crack, eliminating air/moisture infiltration and reducing stress concentration at the crack tip so crack propagation is arrested; optical index matching improves visibility.

C. Full windshield replacement — ordered steps with theory
1) Remove interior trim/molding and any clips covering the windshield.
Theory: exposes urethane adhesive joint and camera/cable mounts; must be removed to access bonding flange.

2) Disconnect camera/ADAS connectors and carefully remove camera module if required. Tape/label connectors.
Theory: prevents sensor damage; camera must be protected / recalibrated after replacement.

3) Cut or slice out old urethane adhesive using proper cutting tools (cold knife, cutting wire, power tool) and remove the windshield.
Theory: separating the bonded surfaces allows removal without damaging bodywork; controlled cutting prevents tearing pinch-weld or paint damage.

4) Clean and prepare the pinch-weld flange: remove old adhesive, dirt, and rust; apply corrosion protection if necessary. Mask off surrounding areas.
Theory: adhesive must bond to clean, sound metal/glass surfaces for structural load transfer; contaminants reduce bond strength.

5) Apply primer to the pinch-weld and primer/activator to the new windshield’s bonding area where specified.
Theory: primers chemically treat the surfaces to improve wetting, adhesion, and long‑term bond durability between urethane and metal/glass.

6) Dispense the correct bead of automotive-grade polyurethane windshield adhesive (urethane) to the glass flange or pinch-weld using the correct nozzle and bead profile.
Theory: urethane provides a flexible, high-strength structural adhesive that restores the windshield’s role in roof crush resistance, passenger retention, and airbag load paths. Correct bead geometry assures adequate bond area and curing.

7) Set the new windshield into position, seat it evenly, align precisely, and apply appropriate clamp/pressure as required.
Theory: correct positioning ensures structural alignment and seal; proper seating spreads adhesive evenly and prevents gaps/voids.

8) Reinstall molding/trim and reconnect camera/ADAS hardware but do not fully reinstall interior trim until cure time.
Theory: some curing must occur undisturbed; cameras are reinstalled so they are physically present for calibration.

9) Allow urethane to cure for the specified period (skin time and full cure) per product temperature/ humidity guidelines before driving or subjecting to loads. Then perform ADAS calibration (static and/or dynamic) per manufacturer procedure.
Theory: urethane cures by chemical reaction — premature loading can break the bond. ADAS calibration is required because camera/lidar algorithms rely on precise windshield position and orientation; even slight misplacement changes camera geometry and false/failed safety function.

How replacement fixes the fault (theory): removing and replacing restores the original laminated glass assembly and its bonded connection to the vehicle structure; new adhesive reestablishes the load-transfer path for crash/roof loads and provides a fresh, optically clear windshield with correct geometry so sensor systems function reliably.

D. Important technical notes (concise)
- Windshields are laminated (two glass plies + interlayer). Repairs work only if interlayer and inner ply are intact in the damaged area.
- Resin repair does not fully restore original strength; it prevents propagation and restores reasonable optical and mechanical performance for small damage.
- Adhesive quality, primer application, and cure procedure are critical for structural replacement; a poor bond compromises occupant protection.
- Windshield-mounted camera/radar require OEM or specified calibration after replacement; calibration compensates for even small positional/angle changes.
- Environmental control: temperature, humidity, and cleanliness matter for resin flow and urethane curing.

E. Tools / consumables (brief)
- Repair: low-viscosity UV resin, injector/bridge, vacuum pump, UV lamp, micro-drill, polishing tools.
- Replacement: urethane adhesive, primer/activator, windshield setting tools, cutting tools for old urethane, protective tape, ADAS calibration targets/tools.

That is the ordered theory-focused procedure and how each action corrects the fault.
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