Removal
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Put on gloves to protect your
hands. |
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Use seat covers to avoid damaging any
surfaces. | |
| 1. |
Remove the following items.
| A. |
Front pillar trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior
Trim") |
| B. |
Inside rear view mirror
(Refer to the BD group -
"Mirror") |
| C. |
Windshield wiper arm
(Refer to the BD group - "Cowl Top
Cover") |
| D. |
Cowl top cover
(Refer to the BD group - "Cowl Top
Cover") |
| E. |
Windshield glass deicer
connector
(Refer to the BE group - "Windshield
Wiper") | |
| 2. |
Cut out the windshield sealant using the
sealant cutting tool (A)(09861-31100).
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Do not scrape down to the painted
surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with
proper bonding. |
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Remove the rubber dam and
fastereners from the body.
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Mask off surrounding surfaces
before
painting. | | |
| 3. |
Remove the windshield (B) carefully using the
glass holder (A).
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Installtion
| 1. |
With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth
to a thickness of about 2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around
the entire windshield opening flange:
| A. |
Do not scrape down to the painted
surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding. |
| B. |
Remove the rubber dam and fastereners
from the body. |
| C. |
Mask off surrounding surfaces before
painting. | |
| 2. |
Clean the bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from
getting on the clean surface. |
| 3. |
Install the spacer (A) install the windshield
glass (B) temporarily with marking sure to position them on the
center, and then place the alignment mark (C).
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| 4. |
With a sponge, apply a light coat of body
primer to the original adhesive remaining around the windshield
opening flange. Let the body primer dry for at least 10
minutes.
| A. |
Do not apply glass primer to the body,
and be careful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges. |
| B. |
Never touch the primed surfaces with
your hands. |
| C. |
Mask off the dashboard before painting
the flange. |
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| 5. |
Apply a light coat of glass primer to the
outside of the fasteners.
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Never touch the primed surface
with your hand. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to
the glass properly, causing a leak after the windshield
glass is installed. |
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Do not apply body primer to the
glass. |
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Keep water, dust, and abrasive
materials away from the
primer. | |
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| 6. |
Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air
pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (B) around the edge of the
windshield (A) between the fastener and molding as shown. Apply the
adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a
slightly thicker bead at each corner.
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| 7. |
Use suction cups (A) to hold the windshield
(B) over the opening, align it with the alignment marks (C) made in
step 15, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the
windshield until its edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the
way around. Do not open or close the doors until the adhesive is
dry.
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| 8. |
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a
putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted surface or
the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened with
alcohol. |
| 9. |
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour,
then spray water over the roof and check for leaks. If a leak
occurs, let it dry, then seal with sealant :
| A. |
Let the vehicle stand for at least four
hours after windshield installation. If the vehicle must be
driven within 4 hours, it must be driven
slowly. |
| B. |
Keep the windshield dry for the first
hour after
installation. | |
| 10. |
Installation the following items.
| A. |
Front pillar trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior
Trim") |
| B. |
Inside rear view mirror
(Refer to the BD group -
"Mirror") |
| C. |
Windshield wiper arm
(Refer to the BD group - "Cowl Top
Cover") |
| D. |
Cowl top cover
(Refer to the BD group - "Cowl Top
Cover") |
| E. |
Windshield glass deicer
connector
(Refer to the BE group - "Windshield
Wiper") | | |
