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Repair Procedures: Replacement: Installation

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  1. With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire windshield opening flange:
    1. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
    2. Remove the rubber dam and fasteners from the body.
    3. Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
  2. Clean the bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean surface.
  3. Install the windshield side molding (A) and fasteners. Do not allow any gaps.
    Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Side Molding
    G07424482Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the spacer (A) install the windshield glass (B) temporarily with marking sure to position them on the center, and then place the alignment mark (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Glass, Spacers & Alignment Marks
    G07424483Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the windshield opening flange. Let the body primer dry for at least 10 minutes.
    1. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be careful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges.
    2. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
    3. Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
    Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Glass Primer Application Area
    G07424484Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply a light coat of glass primer to the outside of the fasteners.
    NOTE:
    • Never touch the primed surface 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 primer.
    Fig 4: Identifying Glass Primer Application Area
    G07424485Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (B) around the edge of the windshield (A) between the fastener and molding as shown in the illustration. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer.

    Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.

    Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Bead Dimension
    G07424486Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Use suction cups (A) to hold the windshield (B) over the opening, align it with the alignment marks (C) made in step 15, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the windshield until its edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
    Fig 6: Holding Windshield Using Suction Cups
    G07424487Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted surface or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened with alcohol.
  10. Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then spray water over the windshield and check for leaks. Make leaking areas, and let the windshield dry, then seal with sealant:
    1. Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours after windshield installation. If the vehicle has to be used within the first four, it must be driven slowly.
    2. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after installation.
  11. Reinstall all remaining removed parts. Install the rearview mirror after the adhesive has dried thoroughly. Advise the customer not to do the following things for two the three days:
    1. Slam the door with all the windows rolled up.
    2. Twist the body excessively (such as when going in and out of driveways at an angle or driving over rough, uneven roads)
  12. Install the following items:
  1. Windshield glass deicer connector

    Refer to "WINDSHIELD DEICER "

  2. Cowl top cover

    Refer to "COWL TOP COVER "

  3. Wiper arm

    Refer to "COWL TOP COVER "

  4. Rain sensor

    Refer to "RAIN SENSOR "

  5. Inside rearview mirror

    Refer to "MIRROR "

  6. Front pillar trim

    Refer to FRONT PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT .

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