Windshield Removal and Installation: Installation

NOTE: For proper handling and drying time of primer and adhesive, refer to their maker's instruction.

Install two new glass upper fasteners (female) (1) to the body (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Glass Upper Fasteners
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Align glass upper fasteners (male) on windshield (1) with glass upper fasteners (female) and temporarily position the windshield (1) on body so that clearances at right and left sides of it and body are equal.
Then put alignment marks (3) on windshield (1) and body (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Marks On Windshield And Body
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Clean contact surfaces of old adhesive (4) left on body. Apply primer (2) where paint or bare metal is exposed (3).
NOTE: Do not apply primer on adhesive.

Fig 3: Identifying Primer Applying Area
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Clean area about 30 to 50 mm (1.18 to 1.97 in.) from the edge of windshield with gauze and white gasoline. Dry white gasoline for 10 minutes or more.
Apply primer onto windshield molding mounting area on windshield (2) and install new windshield molding (3) to windshield.
Install new spacers (1) to windshield.

Fig 4: Identifying Primer Applying Area Onto Windshield Molding Mounting
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Apply primer to adhesive application area on windshield.
NOTE: Do not touch primer-coated surface.

Width of primer on windshield

"a": 17 mm (0.67 in.)

"b": 15 mm (0.59 in.)

"c": 18 mm (0.71 in.)

Fig 5: Identifying Primer Application Area On Windshield
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Apply adhesive (1) as shown in figure.
CAUTION:
- Attach windshield (2) on body within 5 minutes from applying adhesive.
- Use rubber sucker grip to carry glass after adhesive is applied.
Adhesive amount and application area on windshield

Width of adhesive "a": Approx. 7.0 mm (0.28 in.)

Height of adhesive "b": Approx. 15.0 mm (0.59 in.)

Application area "c": Approx. 11.6 mm (0.46 in.), "d": Approx. 12.2 mm (0.48 in.), "e":

Approx. 36.7 mm (1.44 in.)

Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive And Application Area On Windshield
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Holding windshield (3) with rubber sucker grips (1), align glass upper fasteners (male) (2) with glass upper fasteners (female) (4), align alignment marks put in Step 2) and install windshield (3).

Fig 7: Holding Windshield With Rubber Sucker Grips
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Dry adhesive.
CAUTION:
- Open or close doors with all door glasses open until adhesive is fully hardened.
- Hold windshield molding with tape until it is fixed.
- Do not drive until adhesive is fully hardened.
Check for water leakage 1 or 2 hours after installing windshield. If leakage is found, remove and install windshield again.
CAUTION:
- Do not apply excessive water pressure during water leakage check.
  
  Fig 8: Checking Water Leakage
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- Do not blow compressed air directly to adhesive applied part when drying.
- Do not dry forcibly using infrared light or the like.
Install roof lining, see ROOF LINING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install instrument panel if it has been removed, see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install rear view mirror, see Rear View Mirror Removal and Installation .
Install cowl top garnish, see FRONT FENDER COVER/COWL TOP GARNISH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install wiper arms, see WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .