Windshield Glass: Installation

Clean the external circumference of windshield glass with alcohol or white gasoline.
Remove the adhesive layer on the body using cutter knife to obtain smooth face 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body and paint surface.

Fig 1: Removing Adhesive Layer On Body
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Clean the body with alcohol or white gasoline to remove thoroughly chips, dusts, and dirt from body face.

Fig 2: Removing Dirt From Body Face
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Install the dam rubber.
Fit the mark (B) on molding to the notch (A) of glass side, and install the molding to the whole glass edge.

Fig 3: Installing Dam Rubber
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Apply two kinds of primer to the adhesive layer of glass using sponge.
Glass primer:

ESSEX U-401 (for undercoat) and ESSEX U-402 (for overcoat) or equivalent
Apply primer to adhesive layer of body.
Painted surface primer:

ESSEX U-413 or equivalent
NOTE:
- Primer once attached to painted surface of the body and internal trim is hard to wipe off. Mask the circumference of such areas.
- Let the primer dry for about ten minutes before installing the glass.
- Do not touch the surface coated with primer.
  
  Fig 4: Applying Primer To Glass
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Cut off the cartridge nozzle tip as shown in Fig 5and set it in sealant gun.

Fig 5: Cutting Off Cartridge Nozzle Tip
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Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as shown in Fig 6.
Adhesive:

ESSEX U-400HV or equivalent

Fig 6: Applying Adhesive Glass
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Fit the locating pins using suction rubber cup to install the windshield glass.

Fig 7: Install Windshield Glass
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Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.
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 the door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower the door glass and then open/close it carefully.
- Move the vehicle slowly.
- For minimum drying time and time the vehicle must be left standing before driving after bonding, follow the instructions or instruction manual from adhesive manufacturer.
After curing of adhesive, pour 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.
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