Windshield Glass: Installation

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 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body and paint surface.

Fig 1: Removing Adhesive Layer On Body
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Clean the body with alcohol or white gasoline to remove thoroughly chips, dusts, and dirts from the body face.
Place the glass on body.
Adjust the glass position to make uniform clearance between body and glass in four corners.
Bond the matching pins and dam rubber.

Fig 2: Identifying Matching Pins And Dam Rubber
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Remove the glass from body.
Fit the molding mark (B) to notch (A).

Fig 3: Fitting Molding Mark To Notch
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Apply the primer to the adhesive layer of glass using sponge.
Apply the primer to the adhesive layer of body.
CAUTION:
- 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 primer dry for about ten minutes before installing the glass.
- Do not touch surface coated with primer.
Fig 4: Applying Primer To Adhesive Layer Of Body
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Cut off the cartridge nozzle tip and set it in sealant gun as shown.

Fig 5: Cutting Cartridge Nozzle Tip And Setting It In Sealant Gun
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Apply the adhesive to the glass end surface as shown.
Fit the matching pins using suction rubber cup to install windshield glass.

Fig 6: Applying Adhesive To Glass End Surface
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Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.
Make the adhesive surface flush using spatula.
CAUTION:
- When door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower door glass and then open/close it carefully.
- Move vehicle slowly.
After completion of all work, allow vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE: 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.
After curing of adhesive, pour water on external surface of vehicle to check that there are no water leaks.
CAUTION: 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. Refer to INSTALLATION , Cowl Panel.