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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. Clean the external circumference of windshield glass with alcohol or white gasoline.
  2. 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 1: Removing Adhesive Layer On Body Using Cutter Knife
    G03833718Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Clean the body with alcohol or white gasoline to eliminate cutting power, dust and dirt completely from body.
  4. Align the locating pin of glass side with the hole of body side, and place the glass on the body.
  5. Adjust the glass position to make uniform clearance between body and glass in four corners.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Glass Position To Make Uniform Clearance Between Body And Glass In Four Corners
    G03833719Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the glass temporarily from body.
  7. Install the dam rubber.
  8. Fit molding mark (B) to notch (A) of glass side and install the molding to entire perimeter of glass.
    Fig 3: Fitting Molding Mark To Notch Of Glass Side
    G03833720Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Apply two types of primers to the adhesive layer of glass using sponge.

    Glass primer: 

    Dow Automotive 

    ESSEX U-401, U-402 

  10. Apply primer to the adhesive layer of body.

    Painted surface primer: 

    Dow Automotive 

    ESSEX U-413 

    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 4: Applying Primer To Adhesive Layer Of Body
    G03833721Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Cut off the cartridge nozzle tip as shown in Fig 5, and set it in sealant gun.
    Fig 5: Cutting Off Cartridge Nozzle Tip
    G03833722Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as shown.

    Adhesive: 

    Dow Automotive 

    ESSEX U-400HV or equivalent 

    Fig 6: Applying Adhesive To Glass End Surface
    G03833723Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Fit the locating pins, and install windshield glass using suction rubber cup.
    Fig 7: Installing Windshield Glass Using Suction Rubber Cup
    G03833724Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.
  15. Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
  16. 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 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 manual from the adhesive manufacturer.
  17. 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.
  18. Install the cowl panel. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Cowl Panel. >
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