Windshield Installation

WARNING:

Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.

CAUTION:

If a door is opened or closed when all the window glass is closed, the resulting change in air pressure could cause the sealant to crack preventing the proper installation of the windshield. Keep the door glass opened until the windshield installation is completed.
If the rain sensor is replaced with a new one, the reflection rate when the switch the ignition to ON the first time is memorized as a condition that no rainfall is on the windshield. Therefore, remove water and dirt from the windshield before switch the ignition to ON. Perform the rain sensor initial setting in the following cases: (See RAIN SENSOR INITIAL SETTING .)
- The windshield is replaced and the rain sensor is reused.
- The auto wiper system does not operate correctly after the windshield is installed.

Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a utility knife. (When reusing the glass)
Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {2.0 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the windshield.
Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
Align the alignment marks made before removal and install the pin to the windshield referring to the figure. (Reusing glass, pin removed)

Fig 1: Aligning Alignment Marks Of Pin And Windshield
Install the windshield molding.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Molding
Apply glass primer on the glass as shown in the figure, then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min .
CAUTION:
- To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
NOTE:
- Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
Fig 3: Applying Glass Primer On Glass
Cut away the old sealant using a utility knife so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.

Fig 4: Cutting Away Old Sealant Using Utility Knife
If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it approx. 30 min to dry. Then apply 2 mm {0.08 in} thickness of new sealant.
CAUTION:
- To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
Apply body primer on the body as shown in the figure, then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min .
CAUTION:
- To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
NOTE:
- Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
Fig 5: Applying Body Primer On Body
Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Applying Sealant To Area Of Glass Surface
Insert the positioning pins to the body and install the windshield.
Verify that the clearance between the A-pillar and the roof is within the range shown in the figure, and press along the perimeter of the glass.

Fig 7: Inspecting Clearance Between A-Pillar And Roof
Install the headliner.
Install the following parts:
1. Interior light (See INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rearview mirror (See REARVIEW MIRROR INSTALLATION .)
6. Rain sensor (vehicles with rain sensor) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Cowl panel (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Allow the sealant to harden completely. Sealant hardening time: 24 h