Windshield Glass: Installation

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cartridge Nozzle Tip Dimension
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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.
- Be sure to keep some of old adhesive.
Fig 2: Removing Adhesive Layer On Body Using Cutter Knife
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Clean the glass - front window and the body with alcohol or appropriate cleaning solvent to completely eliminate cutting powder, dust and dirt.
Attach the dam rubber - front to the glass - front window.
NOTE: Adhere the dam rubber along with the dam rubber set mark.

Fig 3: Identifying Dam Rubber Set Mark
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Attach the molding - front window to the glass - front window.
CAUTION: Be careful to attach the molding - front window so that the molding has no loose or undulating part.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Window Molding Adjustment Dimension
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1. Align the molding - front window (A) to the upper ends (a) of the glass - front window (C).
2. Install the molding - front window from both corners of the upper edge toward the center (b).
3. Install the molding - front window from both corners of the upper edge toward the lower side (c).
4. Firmly apply the double sided tape (B) of the molding - front window evenly to the surface of the glass - front window.
Attach the seal - upper to the molding - front window.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Window Upper Seal Adjustment Dimension
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Install the glass - front window.
1. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass - front window side and body side using sponge.
  Glass primer:
  
  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 - front window.
  - Do not touch the surface coated with primer.
2. Apply adhesive to the end back surface of the glass - front window.
  Adhesive:
  
  Dow Automotive's
  
  ESSEX U-400HV or equivalent
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area To End Back Surface Of Front Window Glass
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3. Fit the locating pins - front window to the vehicle body using suction rubber cups to install the windshield glass.
  
  Fig 7: Fitting Front Window Pins
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4. Lightly press the entire perimeter of the glass - front window for tight fit.
5. 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 opening/closing the door after the glass - front window was bonded, always lower the glass assembly - door 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.
Connect the wiper deicer connector. (Models with wiper deicer)
Install the cowl panel assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cowl Panel.>
Install the trim panel - front pillar UPR. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Upper Inner Trim.>
Connect the battery ground terminal. (Models with wiper deicer) < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
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.