WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.

Caution

• If a door is opened or closed when all the window glass is closed, the resulting change in air pressure could cause the sealant to crack preventing the proper installation of the glass. Keep the door glass opened until the windshield installation is completed.

1. Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a cutting a razor. (When reusing the glass)

2. Clean and degrease an approximately. 50 mm {1.97 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the windshield.

3. Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.

4. Install the windshield upper molding from the center toward both sides.

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5. Align the upper edge of the windshield side molding with the glass mark.

Caution

• To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.

Note

• Make sure to apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.

6. Install the windshield side molding from the upper part towards the lower part.

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7. Securely bond a dam along the circumference of the glass 8.5 mm {0.33 in} from the upper edge and 14.5 mm {0.57in} from the lower and side edge.

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8. Temporarily install the glass onto the body and adjust the glass to body clearance.

9. Make a mark on the glass directly above the V-notch of spacers.

10. Verify that the gap along the upper edge is 7.5 mm {0.30 in}.

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11. Remove the windshield.

Caution

• To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.

12. Use a brush to apply primer to the bonding area of the glass and body within the region shown. Use only glass primer on the glass and body primer on the body and molding. Allow it to dry for approximately 30 minutes.

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13. Once the primer is dry, apply a 11.0 mm {0.43in}high, 5.0 mm {0.20in} wide bead of sealant along the dam around the entire circumference to fill the gap between the dam and the edge of the windshield.

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