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 FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
6. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
7. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
8. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT
9. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
10. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER
11. REMOVE LH VISOR ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE RH VISOR ASSEMBLY
13. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
14. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
15. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (W/ GARAGE DOOR OPENER)
16. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (W/ AUTO WIPER)
17. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (W/ AUTO WIPER)
18. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (W/ SLIDING ROOF)
19. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
HINT: It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed later.
20. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER
a. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
b. Remove the remaining moulding.
HINT: Partially cut the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
21. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
HINT: In some cases, both 1-piece type and 2-piece type stoppers are installed in the same vehicle.
a. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
b. Tie objects that can serve as handles to all wire ends.
HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.
NOTE:
- w/ Curtain shield airbag:
When working around the curtain shield airbag, be careful not to damage the airbag.
- When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
- To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
c. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire 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.
22. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
a. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, the dam and any adhesive remaining the glass.
b. Clean the outer circumference on of the glass with white gasoline.
NOTE:
- Do not touch the glass after cleaning it.
- Even if using new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
23. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure a proper fit.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a shop rag or piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.
24. 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.
- Dispose of any excess Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.
b. Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
25. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO.1
a. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
26. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER
a. Install 2 new retainers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
27. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
a. Coat the installation part of the windshield glass adhesive dam with Primer G.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Dispose of any excess Primer G.
- Do not apply too much primer.
b. Install a new dam as shown in the illustration.
28. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS
a. 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 on 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. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
b. Using a brush, coat the exposed areas of the vehicle body, where all adhesive has been removed with Primer M.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the area, where adhesive is still remaining with Primer M.
- Dispose of any excess Primer M.
- Do not apply too much Primer M.
c. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer M.
HINT: If a non-specified area is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Dispose of away any excess Primer M.
- Do not apply too much Primer M.
d. 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 adhesive within the time described in the table.
2. Load a sealer gun with the cartridge.
3. Coat the glass with adhesive as shown in the illustration.
e. 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 that there is a small gap between the vehicle body and glass.
2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure that the glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.
3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
HINT: Make sure that adhesive is applied up to the glass rim.
NOTE: The vehicle should not be driven until the time indicated in the table has elapsed after step (3).
29. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER
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.
- Dispose of any excess Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.
b. Install the moulding.
30. INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
a. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
b. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
31. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR
32. INSTALL FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
33. INSTALL FR WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY LH