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 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 To Obtain Smooth Face
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Clean the body with alcohol or white gasoline to eliminate cutting powder, dust and dirt completely from body.
Install the dam rubber.
Fit the mark (B) on molding to the notch (A) of glass side, and install the molding to entire perimeter of glass.

Fig 2: Identifying Mark On Molding And Notch Of Glass Side
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Apply two types of primers to the adhesive layer of glass using sponge.
Glass primer: Dow Automotive ESSEX U-401, U-402
Apply the 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 3: Applying Primer To Adhesive Layer Of Body
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Cut off the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set it in sealant gun.

Fig 4: Cutting Off Cartridge Nozzle Tip
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Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as shown.
Adhesive: Dow Automotive

ESSEX U-400HV or equivalent

Fig 5: Applying Adhesive To Glass End Surface
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Fit the locating pins, and install windshield glass using suction rubber cup.

Fig 6: Fitting Locating Pins Using Suction Rubber Cup
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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 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 manual from the adhesive manufacturer.
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.
Install the cowl panel.
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