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WINDSHIELD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation Front Deck Garnish Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Windshield Wiper .) Roof Drip Moulding Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Moulding .) Front Pillar Trim Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims .)
|  | Removal steps
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<<A>> | >>B<< | 1. | Windshield
| >>A<< | 2. | Windshield moulding
| >>A<< | 3. | Glass stopper
| >>A<< | 4. | Windshield spacer
| REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
| <<A>> WINDSHIELD REMOVAL To protect the body (paint surface), apply cloth tape to all body areas around the installed windshield. Make mating marks on the windshield and body.
| Using piano wire. Using a sharp-point drill, make a hole in the windshield adhesive. Pass the piano wire from the inside of the vehicle through the hole. Using a sharp-point drill, make a hole in the windshield adhesive. Pass the piano wire from the inside of the vehicle through the hole. CAUTION Do not let the piano wire touch the edge of the windshield. Pull the piano wire alternately from the inside and outside along the windshield to cut the adhesive.
| CAUTION Inserting the glass adhesive knife too deeply into windshield adhesive may damage windshield. Using glass adhesive knife Keep glass adhesive knife at right angles with the windshield edge, and put the blade at windshield edge and surface. Then cut away adhesive along the windshield edge.
| Use special tool window glass holder (MB990480) to remove the windshield. CAUTION
| Be careful not to remove more adhesive than is necessary. Be careful also not to damage the paintwork on the body surface with the knife. If the paintwork is damaged, repair the damaged area with repair paint or anti-rust agent. Use a knife to cut away the remaining adhesive so that the thickness is within 2 mm around the entire circumference of the body flange. Finish the flange surfaces so that they are smooth. CAUTION Allow the cleaned area to dry for at least three minutes. Do not touch any surface that has been cleaned. When reusing the windshield, remove the adhesive still adhering to the windshield, and clean with isopropyl alcohol. Clean the body side in the same way.
| INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
| >>A<< WINDSHIELD SPACER/GLASS STOPPER/WINDSHIELD MOULDING INSTALLATION CAUTION Leave the degreased parts for 3 or more minutes to dry well, before starting on the next step. Do not touch the degreased parts. Use isopropyl alcohol to degrease the inside and outside of the windshield and the body flanges.
| The inner side of the windshield is curved, therefore, make a point to assemble the glass stopper and windshield spacer without any lifting and assemble in the position shown. Install the windshield moulding.
| >>B<< WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION When replacing the windshield, temporarily set the windshield against the body, and place a mating mark on the windshield and body. CAUTION The primer strengthens the adhesive, so be sure to apply it evenly around the entire circumference. However, a too thick application will weaken the adhesive. Do not touch the coated surface. Do not apply the primer on the remaining adhesive because of weakening the adhesive. Soak a sponge in the primer, and apply evenly to the windshield and the body in the specified places. Allow the windshield to dry for at least three minutes after applying primer.
| Fill a sealant gun with adhesive. Then apply the adhesive evenly around the windshield within 30 minutes after applying the primer. NOTE: Cut the tip of the sealant gun nozzle into a V shape to simplify adhesive application. Align the mating marks on the windshield and the body, and lightly press the windshield evenly so that it adheres completely. Use a spatula or similar tool to remove any excessive adhesive. Clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol. Avoid moving the vehicle until the adhesive sets. Bond the windshield to the body, and install the roof drip moulding quickly before the adhesive cures. (Refer to GROUP51, Moulding .) CAUTION Do not move the vehicle unless absolutely necessary. When testing for water leakage, do not pinch the end of the hose to spray the water. Wait 30 minutes or more, and then test for water leakage.

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