1. |
To remove the windshield, first remove the
following parts:
(2) |
Inside rear view
mirror. |
(4) |
Weatherstrip and cowl top
cover. |
(5) |
Windshield glass molding.

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2. |
Use the special tool (09861-31100) to cut
through the sealant.

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3. |
Make mating marks on the glass and body if the
glass is to be reinstalled.

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4. |
Take out the windshield glass with the special
tool (09861-31400).

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1. |
Using a cutter knife or the special tool
(09861-31200), scrape the old sealant smoothly to a thickness of
about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surfacearound the entire
windshield flange.
Be careful not to remove more adhesive
than necessary, and also not to damage the paintwork on the
body surface with the knife. If the paintworkis damaged,
repair the damaged area with touch-up paint.

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2. |
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol or wax and grease
remover. |
3. |
Install the spacer in the windshield
aperture.

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4. |
Center a new windshield glass in the opening.
Mark the location by marking lines across the glass and body with a
grease pencil at the four points asshown.

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5. |
Install the windshield glass molding without
any gaps.

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6. |
Glue the rubber dam to the inside surface of
the windshield glass around the entire edge as shown, to contain the
sealant during installation.
Part
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"A"
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Remarks
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Upper
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13.5
mm
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Glass molding sub
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Side
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13.5
mm
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7. |
Apply a light coat of glass primer to the
outside of the dam.
1. |
Never touch the surface applied
primer with your hand.
If you do, the adhesive may not
bond to the glass properly, causing a leak after the
windshield glass is
installed. |
2. |
Do not apply body primer to the
glass. |
3. |
Keep water, dust, and abrasive
materials away from the surface applied
primer.

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8. |
Apply a primer to the lower glass as
shown.

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9. |
Apply a sealant around the edge of the
glass.


Apply the adhesive within 5 minutes
after applying the primer to the
glass. | |
10. |
Apply a light coat of body primer to the
original sealant remaining around the window opening flange. The
glass should be installed within 5 minutesafter you apply the
primer.

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11. |
Using suction cups or the special tool
(09861-31400), lower the glass over the opening, align it with the
marks made in step 4 and set it down onthe sealant.

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12. |
Scrape or wipe excess adhesive off with a
putty knife or gauze. Fill all cavities around the windshield
glass. |
13. |
Perform a water-leak test for the windshield.
Use a cold water spray, being careful not to direct a powerful
stream of water on the new adhesivematerial. Allow water to spill
over the edges of the glass. |
14. |
If there are leaks, dry the affected area,
then apply sealant.

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15. |
Install the removed parts.
1. |
Keep the windshield dry for the
first hour after
installation. |
2. |
Let the car stand for at least
four hours after windshield installation. If the car has
to be used winthin the first 8 hours, it must be driven
slowly. |
3. |
Take care not to slam the doors
with all the windows rolled
up. |
4. |
Take care not to twist the vehicle
excessively (such as when going in and out of driveways
at an angle or driving over rough, uneven
roads). | | | |