Windshield: Service and Repair
Windshield Glass:
REPLACEMENT
HINT: The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY
a. Remove the front door opening trim LH and RH.
b. Remove the front pillar garnish LH and RH.
c. Remove the LH and RH visors.
d. Remove the assist grip.
e. Remove the visor holder RH and LH.
f. Remove the map lamp lens cover.
g. Remove the map lamp.
h. Remove the roof headlining partially so that the windshield glass can be removed.
2. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY
3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
a. Remove the wiper arm cover RH and LH.
b. Remove the front wiper arm LH and RH.
c. Remove the hood to cowl top seal.
d. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH and RH.
4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE
a. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
b. Remove the remaining moulding.
HINT: Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then, pull and remove it by hand.
5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
a. From the interior, insert piano wire between the vehicle body and glass, as shown in the illustration.
b. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to the vehicle to prevent its surface from being scratched.
NOTE:
- When separating the glass from the vehicle, take care not to damage the vehicle's paint the interior and exterior ornaments.
- To prevent instrument panel's safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
c. Cut the glass by pulling the piano wires around the glass.
d. Disengage the stoppers.
e. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
6. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
a. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
b. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
NOTE:
- Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
- Be careful not to damage the glass.
- Even if using new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
7. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO.2
a. Coat the installation part of the stopper with Primer G.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- Do not apply too much primer.
b. Install 2 new windshield glass stoppers onto the glass, as shown in the illustration.
8. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO.1
a. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
9. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
a. Coat the installation part of the window glass adhesive dam with Primer G.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- Do not apply too much primer.
b. Install a new dam, applying double-sided tape all the way around the glass except where the dam is installed, as shown in the illustration.
10. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE
a. 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.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer G.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
b. Install the windshield moulding.
11. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
1. Using a knife, cut away any excess or unneeded adhesive on the contact surface.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive is removed, continue cleaning the vehicle body.
b. Position the glass.
1. Using a suction cup, place the glass in the correct position.
2. Check that the whole contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
3. Place reference marks between 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.
4. Remove the glass.
c. Using a brush, coat the contact surface of the vehicle body on the vehicle side with Primer M.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Throw away any leftover Primer M.
d. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G, as shown in the illustration.
HINT: If Primer G is a accidentally applied to another part of the vehicle, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag before it dries.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer G.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
e. Apply adhesive.
Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent
1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.
HINT: After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in the table.
2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
3. Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.
f. Install the glass.
1. 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 the clearance between the vehicle body and glass.
2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.
3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
HINT: Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.
NOTE: Take care not to drive the vehicle for the time described in the table.
12. INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
a. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
b. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.