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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. Process the cartridge nozzle tip as shown in the figure, and set the adhesive in the sealant gun.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Cartridge Nozzle Tip Dimension
    G05957850Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Clean the external circumference of windshield glass with alcohol or white gasoline.
  3. Remove the adhesive layer on the body using cutter knife to obtain smooth face of 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body and paint surface.
    Fig 2: Removing Adhesive Layer On Body Using Cutter Knife
    G05957851Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Clean the body with alcohol or white gasoline to eliminate cutting powder, dust and dirt completely from body.
  5. Install the dam rubber.
    Fig 3: Identifying Dam Rubber
    G05957852Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Attach the molding to the glass.
    Fig 4: Attaching Molding To Glass
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    1. Align the molding (A) to the upper ends of the windshield glass (C).
    2. Attach the molding from the upper corners towards the center.
    3. Attach the molding from the upper corners downward.
    4. Firmly apply the double sided tape (B) of the molding evenly to the end face of the glass.
  7. Apply the sticker to the molding
    Fig 5: Identifying Molding
    G05957854Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Apply so that the sticker does not overlap out to the adhesive side (6).
  8. Using a sponge, apply primer to the glass side and body side adhesive surfaces.

    Glass primer: 

    Dow Automotive 

    ESSEX U-401, U-402 or equivalent 

    Painted surface primer: 

    Dow Automotive 

    ESSEX U-413 or equivalent 

    NOTE:
    • Primer once attached to the painted surface of the body and internal trim is hard to wipe off. Mask the circumference of such area.
    • Let primer dry for about ten minutes before installing the glass.
    • Do not touch the surface coated with primer.
    Fig 6: Identifying Primer Area
    G05957855Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as shown in the figure.

    Adhesive: 

    Dow Automotive 

    ESSEX U-400HV or equivalent 

    Fig 7: Applying Adhesive To Glass End Surface
    G05957856Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 8: Adhesive Dimensions
    G05957857Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Using suction rubber cups, fit the locator pins into the body side, and attach the windshield glass.
    Fig 9: Fitting Locating Pins Using Suction Rubber Cup
    G05004266Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.
  12. Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
  13. Connect the wiper deicer connector. (Model with wiper deicer)
  14. After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.
    NOTE:
    • When door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower the door glass first, and then open/close it carefully.
    • Move the vehicle slowly.
    • For minimum drying time and vehicle standing time before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction information from the adhesive manufacturer.
  15. After curing of adhesive, pour the 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.
  16. Install the cowl panel. Refer to INSTALLATION , Cowl Panel.
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