GW-27
GLASS/WINDOW/MIRROR
Windshield Glass
6) Apply primer to the adhesive layer of glass using
sponge.
Glass primer:
Dow Automotive
U-401 or U-402
7) Apply primer to the adhesive layer of body.
Painted surface primer:
Dow Automotive
U-413
NOTE:
• Primer once attached to the painted surface of
the body and internal trim is hard to wipe off. Mask
the circumference of such areas.
• Let the primer dry for about ten minutes before
installing the glass.
• Do not touch the surface coated with primer.
8) Cut off the cartridge nozzle tip and set it in seal-
ant gun as shown.
9) Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as shown.
Adhesive:
Dow Automotive
ESSEX U-400 HV
10) Fit the matching pins using suction rubber cup
to install the windshield glass.
11) Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.
12) Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out us-
ing spatula.
13) After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to
stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE:
• When the door is opened/closed after glass is bond-
ed, always lower the door glass and then open/close it
carefully.
• Move the vehicle slowly.
• For minimum drying time and time the vehicle
must be left standing before driving after bonding,
follow instructions or instruction manual from the ad-
hesive manufacturer.
14) After curing of adhesive, pour water on external
surface of vehicle to check that there are no water
leaks.
NOTE:
When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or
her that the vehicle should not be subjected to
heavy impact for at least three days.
15) Install the cowl panel. <Ref. to EI-32, INSTAL-
LATION, Cowl Panel.>
(1) Application of primer
(2) Glass side
(3) Body side
(1) 10 — 13 mm (0.39 — 0.51 in)
(2) 13 mm (0.51 in)
(3) 10 mm (0.39 in)
(4) 15 mm (0.59 in)
(3)
(2)
(1)
GW-00073
GW-00074
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
GW-00045