Body Structure: Windshield: Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:

1. Clean the bonding surfaces of both the windshield and body panel with a soft rag and white gasoline.
2. Install the spacer.
   • Attach spacers in five locations as shown in the figure.
   • Always use new spacer.
     Fig 1: Installing Spacer

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3. Install the windshield upper molding.
   • Peel off the tear-away paper from the windshield upper molding and start applying it with one end of the glass and cut away the surplus at the other end of the glass for length adjustment.
   • Always use new upper molding.
4. Temporary install the windshield support.
5. Apply the primer to the windshield and body panel.
   • Apply the primer (3) (Sunstar #435-40 or equivalent) to the windshield side bonding surface as shown in the figure.
   • Apply the primer (Sunstar #435-95 or equivalent) to the body side bonding surface.
   NOTE: Apply an adhesive 3 minutes or more but within 24 hours after the application of primer. If more than 24 hours have passed, reapply primer.

   Primer should be handled as following:

   1. Use the primer manufactured 3 months or less ago and having been kept in a refrigerator.
   2. Wipe off primer-stains on positions other than requires application.
   3. Stir the primer for a minute or more before use.
      Fig 2: Applying Primer To Windshield & Body Panel

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6. Apply the adhesive (1) to the windshield.
   • After drying primer completely, apply a sealing adhesive (Sun star #555 or equivalent) along the edge of the glass so that the sealing adhesive has a 20 mm (0.79 in) junction at middle of the base of the glass.
     Fig 3: Applying Adhesive To Windshield

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   NOTE: Apply an adhesive 3 minutes or more but within 24 hours after the application of primer. If more than 24 hours have passed, reapply primer.

   Adhesive should be handled as follows:

   1. Use the adhesive manufactured 3 months or less ago.
   2. Wipe off adhesive-stains on positions other than requires application.
7. Install the windshield.
   • Set the windshield with sealing adhesive applied to entire circumference in the body panel. Specifically, adjust the windshield support with the upper molding making contact with the body panel, press the glass and tighten the windshield support.
     NOTE: Affix the glass within 5 minutes of application.
     Fig 4: Installing Windshield

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8. Install the front cowl cover.
9. Install side molding.
   • Use alcohol wipe or equivalent cleaner with soft cloth to wipe away any excess adhesive.
   • Cure the bonding at a temperature of 20°C -30°C (68°F -86°F) for 24 hours.
   • Check the windshield for any signs of water leak.
     Fig 5: Checking Windshield For Any Signs Of Water Leak

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10. Install windshield wiper arm.