Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL1. Remove rear quarter molding on corner.
2. Remove glass in same manner as in windshield.
INSTALLATION
1. Finish surface of adhesive layer on body: Using a putty knife, etc., cut layer of adhesive stick firmly to body and finish it into a smooth surface of about 2 mm (0.08 in) in thickness.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage body finish.
2. Cleaning of body surface:
1. Remove chips, dirt and dust from body surface.
2. Clean body wall surface and upper surface of adhesive layer with a solvent such as alcohol or white gasoline.
3. Cleaning glass:
1. Remove dirt and dust from surface of glass to be adhered.
2. Clean surface of glass to be adhered with alcohol or white gasoline.
4. Application of primer:
1. Using a sponge, apply primer to surface of glass to be adhered.
2. Apply primer to surface of body to be adhered.
CAUTION:
- If primer has dropped on body finish, it is hard to wipe it off. So protect with masking.
- Primer must not project from black frame on glass.
- After applying primer, let it dry spontaneously for about 10 minutes.
5. Application of adhesive:
1. Cut nozzle tip as shown in figure.
2. Open cartridge and put it into a gun with nozzle attached.
3. Apply adhesive uniformly to all sides of adhesion surface while operating gun along glass end face.
6. Installation of glass:
1. Hold glass with rubber suction cups.
2. Mount glass on body with locate pin aligned.
3. Stick them fast by pressing all sides lightly.
7. Water leakage test:
After installing glass, test for water leakage after about one hour.
CAUTION:
- Move vehicle slowly.
- When opening and closing door, lower door glass and move door gently.
- Do not squirt strong hose stream on vehicle.
8. Spontaneous drying:
After completing all operations, leave vehicle alone for 24 hours.
CAUTION:
When delivering vehicle to user, tell him or her that vehicle should not be subjected to heavy shocks for at least three days.