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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 of 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body and paint surface.
    Fig 1: Removing Adhesive Layer On Body Using Cutter Knife
    G04995391Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Clean the body with alcohol or white gasoline to eliminate cutting powder, dust and dirt completely from body.
  4. Adhere the dam rubber to the glass back surface.
    Fig 2: Applying Dam Rubber To Back Of Glass
    G04995392Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Peel away the backing paper of the double-sided tape. Align the molding mark (B) with the notch (A), affix the molding to the entire circumference of the edge of the glass, and press uniformly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Molding Mark And Notch
    G04995393Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the seal A and seal B to the molding back side.
    Fig 4: Identifying Seal A And Seal B To Molding Back Side
    G04995394Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass using sponge.

    Glass primer: 

    Dow Automotive 

    U-401 and U-402 

  8. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of body.

    Painted surface primer: 

    Dow Automotive 

    U-413 

    NOTE:
    • Primer once attached to the painted surface of the body and the 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 5: Cutting Off Cartridge Nozzle Tip And Setting In Sealant Gun
    G04995395Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Cut off the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set it in sealant gun.
    Fig 6: Cutting Off Cartridge Nozzle Tip
    G04995396Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as shown.

    Adhesive: 

    Dow Automotive 

    ESSEX U-400 HV 

  11. Fit the locating pins using suction rubber cup to install windshield glass.
    Fig 7: Fitting Locating Pins Using Suction Rubber Cup
    G05004266Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.
  13. Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
  14. 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 manual from the adhesive manufacturer.
  15. 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.
  16. Install the cowl panel. <Ref. to INSTALLATION Cowl Panel. >
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