Repair Procedures: Installation

Using a cutter knife scrape the old sealant smoothly to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire windshield flange.
CAUTION: 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 paintwork is damaged, repair the damaged area with touch-up paint.

Fig 1: Removing Old Sealant Using Cutter Knife Scrape
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Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol or wax and grease remover.
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 as shown.

Fig 2: Locating Mating Marks On Glass And Body
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Install the windshield glass molding without any gaps.

Fig 3: Installing Windshield Glass Molding
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Apply a light coat of glass primer to the outside of the dam.
NOTE:
- 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.
- Do not apply body primer to the glass.
- Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the surface applied primer.
  
  Fig 4: Applying Light Coat Of Glass Primer To Outside Of Dam
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Apply a primer to the lower glass as shown.

Fig 5: Identifying Primer Applying Area On Lower Glass
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Apply a sealant around the edge of the glass.

Fig 6: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Edge Of Glass (Upper And Side)
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Fig 7: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Edge Of Glass (Lower Side)
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NOTE: Apply the adhesive within 5 minutes after applying the primer to the glass.
Apply a light coat of body primer to the original sealant remaining around the window opening flange. The glass should be installed within 5 minutes after you apply the primer.

Fig 8: Identifying Body Primer Applying Area On Window Opening Flange
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Using suction cups or the special tool, lower the glass over the opening, align it with the marks made in step 3 and set it down on the sealant.
Scrape or wipe excess adhesive off with a putty knife or gauze. Fill all cavities around the windshield glass.

Fig 9: Removing Windshield Glass With Glass Holder
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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 adhesive material. Allow water to spill over the edges of the glass.
If there are leaks, dry the affected area, then apply sealant.

Fig 10: Identifying Sealant Applying Area
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Install the removed parts.
CAUTION:
- Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after installation.
- Let the car stand for at least four hours after windshield installation. If the car has to be used within the first 8 hours, it must be driven slowly.
- Take care not to slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
- 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.)