Windshield Molding Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the body or the glass.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove these items:
- Windshield side trims, both sides (see WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT )
- Hood hinge cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT )
Remove the windshield molding (A) from the upper edge of the windshield (B). If necessary, cut the windshield molding with a utility knife.

Fig 1: Cutting Windshield Molding With Utility Knife
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the windshield side molding (C) from the upper edge of the windshield. If necessary, cut the windshield side molding with a utility knife.
Scrape off the excess old adhesive (A) or remaining double-sided adhesive tape (B) from the windshield (C) with a putty knife: Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.

Fig 2: Removing Old Adhesive Remaining Double-Sided Adhesive Tape From Windshield
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Clean the windshield attaching surface and the body with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol. Be careful not to touch the windshield where the new adhesive will be applied.
Apply a light coat of glass primer to the attaching surface (A) of the windshield using a 2 mm (0.08 in) nozzle, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth:
- Do not apply body primer.
- Attach the molding within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Glass Primer Applying Area
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Apply the adhesive to the applied area of the glass primer. Attach the molding within 5 minutes after applying the adhesive.
Fold back the edges of the adhesive backing (A) on the new windshield moldings (B) on each side.

Fig 4: Folding Back Edges Of Adhesive Backing On Windshield Moldings
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Pull out the edge of the adhesive backing to the outside, and set both the right and left ends of the windshield molding in position according to its angle. Then set the upper edge of the windshield side molding in position and align it with the lower edge of the windshield molding.
- Be careful not to touch the windshield where molding adhesive tape will be applied.
- Make sure that there is no clearance between the upper edge of the windshield side molding and the windshield molding.
With a plastic spatula, push the back of the molding (A) against the edge of the windshield (B) from end to end.

Fig 5: Pushing Back Of Molding
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Carefully pull the entire adhesive backing (A) away while pulling up the edge of the moldings (8). Take care not to tear off the adhesive backing.
NOTE: Pull while opening the lip part of the molding at the same time. Pull off the adhesive backing completely, and make sure not to tear and leave any adhesive backing.

Fig 6: Pulling Adhesive Backing
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Press the entire windshield molding (A) against the edge of the windshield with a plastic spatula to attach the adhesive tape. To prevent twisting, push the molding into place evenly and securely from end to end.

Fig 7: Pressing Entire Windshield Molding
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
After installing, check the molding for kinks or twisting.
Reinstall all removed parts.