Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL
Remove windshield using the following procedure.




1. For protection of the body (coated surface), apply cloth tape to all around the body where the glass is installed.
2. Using a drill of sharp bit, drill a hole through the adhesive fixing the windshield glass.
3. Run a wire through the hole from inside of the compartment.
4. Pull the wire alternately from inside and outside of the compartment to cut off the adhesive.

CAUTION: Be careful to prevent contact of the wire with the windshield glass edge.




5. Put matchmarks on the body and the glass.
6. Using the special tool, remove the windshield glass.




7. Using a sharp knife, scoop out existing adhesive from the body flange to 2 mm (.08 in.) or less thickness all around the window opening.
8. Finish smooth the flange surfaces.

CAUTION:
1. Do not remove the adhesive more than necessary.
2. Be careful not to damage the coated surface of the body with the knife. If it is damaged, apply retouch paint of anti-corrosive.

9. If the glass is reused, scoop out existing adhesive and fragments of the window dam completely from the glass and degrease with 3M ATD Part No.8906 or equivalent.
10. Degrease the body same way.

CAUTION: After degreasing, allow three minutes or more to dry well before next work. Do not touch the degreased surface.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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1.
Install the windshield moulding to the windshield.

Affix the window spacer (upper) to the specified area of the windshield.

2. Affix the window spacer (lower) to the specified area of the windshield.
3. When replacing glass, fit a new glass once to the body and put matchmarks on the body and glass.
4. Apply a uniform coat of primer to the illustrated areas of the body and glass making sure it is applied without breaks or thin spots.

Adhesive:
3M SUPER FAST URETHAN PRIMER 8608 or equivalent

CAUTION:
1. The primer is used to strengthen bonding power. Make sure that it covers the surfaces completely. Note that the primer if applied to thick can cause loss of bonding power.
2. Never touch the primer coated surface.

5. Allow 3 to 30 minutes to dry the primer.

6. Within 30 minutes of primer application, apply the adhesive all around the windshield glass uniformly.

Adhesive:
3M SUPER FAST URETHAN 8609 or equivalent

NOTE: Cutting the nozzle tip of the sealant gun to a V-shape will help application.

7. Install the windshield moulding.

8. After application of the adhesive, line up the match-marks on the glass and body and force the glass lightly and evenly onto the body for complete fitting.
9. Remove adhesive from around and on the glass and body surfaces using a spatula and wipe the surfaces clean.
10. After the work (installation of the glass), allow to stand until the adhesive hardens.

CAUTION: If an infrared lamp or other means are used for quicker hardening, keep the surface temperature 60°C (140°F) or lower.

11. After about 30 minutes or more following bonding of the windshield glass to the body, check for water leaks.

CAUTION:
1. If the vehicle is to be moved, do so gently.
2. When checking for water leaks, do not apply water with the hose end squeezed.