Windshield Glass: Installation

Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the adhesive in sealant gun.

Fig 1: Fabricating Cartridge Nozzle Tip
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Clean the external circumference of windshield glass with alcohol or white gasoline.
Remove the adhesive layer on the body using cutter knife to obtain smooth face of 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body and paint surface.

Fig 2: Removing Adhesive Layer On Body Using Cutter Knife To Obtain Smooth Face
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Clean the body with alcohol or white gasoline to eliminate cutting powder, dust and dirt completely from body.
Install the dam rubber.

Fig 3: Identifying Dam Rubber Locations
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Apply the seal to the glass, (driver's side only)

Fig 4: Applying Seal To Glass (Driver's Side)
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NOTE: Apply the sticker between the cut out (3) at the ceramic print on the bottom part of the glass (driver's side).

Attach the seal and dam rubber so that there are no gap by pressing on them.
Install the molding to the glass.

Fig 5: Installing Molding To Glass
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1. Align the molding (A) with both ends of the upper edge of the windshield glass (C).
2. Install the molding from both corners of the upper edge toward the center.
3. Install the molding from both corners of the upper edge toward the lower side.
4. Apply the double-sided tapes (B) of the molding uniformly on the side of the glass.
Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass side and body side using sponge.
Primer for glass:

Dow Automotive's

ESSEX U-401, U-402 or equivalent

Painted surface primer:

Dow Automotive's

ESSEX U-413 or equivalent
NOTE:
- Primer once attached to the painted surface of the body and internal trim is hard to wipe off. Mask the circumference of such area.
- Let primer dry for about ten minutes before installing the glass.
- Do not touch the surface coated with primer.
  
  Fig 6: Applying Primer To Adhesive Surface Of Glass Side And Body Side Using Sponge
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Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as shown.
Adhesive:

Dow Automotive's

ESSEX U-400HV or equivalent

Fig 7: Applying Adhesive To Glass End Surface
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Fig 8: Identifying Windshield Components At Upper, Lower, And Side Ends
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Fit the locating pins to vehicle body using suction rubber cup to install the windshield glass.

Fig 9: Fitting Locating Pins To Vehicle Body Using Suction Rubber Cup
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Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.
Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE:
- When door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower the door glass first, and then open/close it carefully.
- Move the vehicle slowly.
- For minimum drying time and vehicle standing time before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction information from the adhesive manufacturer.
After curing of adhesive, pour the 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.
Install the cowl panel. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cowl Panel.
Connect the wiper deicer connector. (Model with wiper deicer)
Install the front pillar upper trim. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Upper Inner Trim.