Installation
WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS NO. 2 STOPPER
(a) Coat the installation part of the stoppers with Primer G.
NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
- Do not apply too much Primer.
(b) Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass, as shown in the illustration.
Dimension:
2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS NO. 1 STOPPER
(a) Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
3. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
(a) Coat the installation part of the windshield glass adhesive dam with Primer G.
NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not apply too much Primer.
(b) Install a new dam, applying double-sided tape all the way around the glass except where the stoppers are installed, as shown in the illustration.
Dimension:
4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER
(a) Using the brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer G.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
(b) Install the moulding.
5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
(1) Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.
HINT: Leave as much of the adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
(2) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.
(b) Position the glass.
(1) Using a suction cup, place the glass in the correct position.
(2) Check that the whole contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
(3) Place reference marks between the glass and vehicle body.
NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
HINT: When reusing the glass, check and correct the reference mark positions.
(4) Remove the glass.
(c) Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body with Primer M.
NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
(d) Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
HINT:
If the area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag before it dries.
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
(e) Apply adhesive (Adhesive: Part No.08850-00801 or equivalent).
(1) Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.
HINT: After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in the table below.
Tackfree time:
(2) Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
(3) Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.
Dimension:
(f) Install the glass.
(1) Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
- Check that clearance between the vehicle body and glass.
(2) Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.
(3) Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
HINT: Apply adhesive on the glass rim.
NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time described in the table below.
Minimum time:
6. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
(a) Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
(b) Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.