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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, both
sides. |
B. |
Windshield wiper arms and cowl
cover.
(Refer to page BE-"Windshield
wiper"). | |
2. |
Remove the molding (A) from the edge of the
windshield (B). If necessary, cut the molding with a utility
knife.

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3. |
Cut out the sealant using the sealant cutting
tool(A)(09861-31100).

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4. |
Remove the windshield (A) carefully using the
glass holder (B)(09861-31100).

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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. |
Apply the glass primer (A) to the side of the
windshield glass edge and stick the both sided adhesive tape (B) on
the inside of molding (C). |
4. |
When attaching the molding, make it in line
(D) with the windshield glass and attach the windshield glass pad
(E) to the designated place.

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5. |
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). |
6. |
Remove the windshield.

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7. |
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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8. |
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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9. |
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 (A) around the edge of the
windshield (B) between the fastener (C) and molding (D) 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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10. |
Use suction cups (A) to hold the windshield
over the opening, align it with the alignment marks (B) 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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11. |
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. |
12. |
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour,
then spray water over the windshield and check for leaks. Make
leaking areas, and let the windshield dry, then seal with
sealant:
A. |
Let the vehicle stand for at least four
hours after windshield installation. If the vehicle has to be
used within the first four, it must be driven
slowly. |
B. |
Keep the windshield dry for the first
hour after
installation. | |
13. |
Reinstall all remaining removed parts. Install
the rearview mirror after the adhesive has dried thoroughly. advise
the customer not to do the following things for two the three
days:
A. |
Slam the door with all the windows
rolled up. |
B. |
Twist the body excessively (such as when
going in and out of drive ways at an angle or driving over
rough, uneven
roads) | | |