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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. Clean the external circumference of windshield glass with alcohol or white gasoline.
  2. Remove the adhesive layer on the body using cutter knife to obtain smooth face 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.
    Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Layer On Body
    G03540614Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Clean the body with alcohol or white gasoline to remove thoroughly chips, dusts, and dirt from body face.
  4. Apply the dam rubber to back of glass.
    Fig 2: Applying Dam Rubber To Back Of Glass
    G03540615Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the backing of double-faced adhesive tape, and then align the molding mark (B) to notch (A). Attach the molding around the edge of glass, and then press it evenly to fit.
    Fig 3: Identifying Backing Of Double-Faced Adhesive Tape
    G03540616Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply primer to the adhesive layer of glass using sponge.

    Glass primer: 

    Dow Automotive 

    U-401 or U-402 

  7. Apply primer to the adhesive layer of body.

    Painted surface primer: 

    Dow Automotive U-413 

    NOTE:
    • Primer once attached to the painted surface of the body and internal trim is hard to wipe off. Mask the circumference of such areas.
    • Let the primer dry for about ten minutes before installing the glass.
    • Do not touch the surface coated with primer.
      Fig 4: Applying Primer To Adhesive Layer Of Body
      G03540617Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Cut off the cartridge nozzle tip and set it in sealant gun as shown.
    Fig 5: Cutting Off Cartridge Nozzle Tip
    G03540618Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as shown.

    Adhesive: 

    Dow Automotive 

    ESSEX U-400 HV 

  10. Fit the matching pins using suction rubber cup to install the windshield glass.
    Fig 6: Fitting Matching Pins
    G03540619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.
  12. Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
  13. After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.
    NOTE:
    • When the door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower the door glass and then open/close it carefully.
    • Move the vehicle slowly.
    • For minimum drying time and time the vehicle must be left standing before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction manual from the adhesive manufacturer.
  14. After curing of adhesive, pour water on external surface of vehicle to check that there are no water leaks.
    NOTE: When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or her that the vehicle should not be subjected to heavy impact for at least three days.
  15. Install the cowl panel < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cowl Panel .>
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