Windshield Glass: Replacement
HINT:
The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- REMOVE FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSY LH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSY RH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSY FRONT (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE LH VISOR ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE RH VISOR ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/GARAGE DOOR OPENER) (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/AUTO WIPER) (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/AUTO WIPER) (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOLDING (w/SLIDING ROOF) (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
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HINT:
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed later in step 17.
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTER UPPER
- Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
- Remove the remaining molding.
HINT:
Partially cut the molding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
- Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
HINT:
In some cases, both 1-piece type and 2-piece type stoppers are installed in the same vehicle.
- From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles to all wire ends.
HINT:
Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.
NOTE:- w/Curtain shield airbag:
When working around the curtain shield airbag, be careful not to damage the airbag.
- When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
- To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
- w/Curtain shield airbag:
- Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
- Disengage the stoppers.
- Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass. - CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
- Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, the dam and any adhesive remaining the glass.
- Clean the outer circumference on of the glass with white gasoline.
NOTE:- Do not touch the glass after cleaning it.
- Even if using new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
- CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
- Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
- Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure a proper fit.NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
- Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a shop rag or piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.
HINT:
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.
- Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure a proper fit.
- Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO.2
- Coat the installation part of the stopper with Primer G.NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Dispose of any excess Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.
- Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
Specification:
WINDSHIELD GLASS SPECIFICATIONSArea Measurement A 7.7 mm (0.303 in.) B 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
- Coat the installation part of the stopper with Primer G.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO.1
- Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER
- Install 2 new retainers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
- Coat the installation part of the windshield glass adhesive dam with Primer G.NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Dispose of any excess Primer G.
- Do not apply too much primer.
- Install a new dam as shown in the illustration.
Specification:
WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM SPECIFICATIONSArea Measurement a 7.0 mm (0.276 in.) b 48.4 mm (1.905 in.)
- Coat the installation part of the windshield glass adhesive dam with Primer G.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS
- Position the glass.
- Using a suction cup, place the glass in the correct position.
- Check that the whole contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
- Place reference marks on the glass and vehicle body.
NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
HINT:
When reusing the glass, check and correct the reference mark positions.
- Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
- Using a brush, coat the exposed areas of the vehicle body, where all adhesive has been removed with Primer M.NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the area, where adhesive is still remaining with Primer M.
- Dispose of any excess Primer M.
- Do not apply too much Primer M.
- Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer M.
HINT:
If a non-specified area is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.
NOTE:- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Dispose of away any excess Primer M.
- Do not apply too much Primer M.
- Apply adhesive.
Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent
- Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
After cutting off the tip, use adhesive within the time described in the table below.
Usage time frame:
USAGE TIME FRAMETemperature Usage time frame 35°C(95°F) 15 minutes 20°C (68°F) 1 hour 40 minutes 5°C(41°F) 8 hours - Load a sealer gun with the cartridge.
- Coat the glass with adhesive as shown in the illustration.
Specification:
ADHESIVE SPECIFICATIONSArea Measurement a 8.0 mm (0.315 in.) b 12.0 mm (0.472 in.) - Install the glass.
- Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
- Check that there is a small gap between the vehicle body and glass.
- Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure that the glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.
- Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
HINT:
Make sure that adhesive is applied up to the glass rim.
NOTE: The vehicle should not be driven until the time indicated in the table below has elapsed after step (3).Minimum time:
MINIMUM TIMETemperature Minimum time prior to driving vehicle 35°C (95°F) 1 hour 30 minutes 20°C (68°F) 5 hours 5°C (41°F) 24 hours - Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
- Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.
- Position the glass.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTER UPPER
- Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Dispose of any excess Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.
- Install the molding.
- Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
- INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
- Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
- Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
- INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSY RH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
- INSTALL FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSY LH (SEE REPLACEMENT )