Windshield Glass: Installation

Apply a glass primer to the top of the windshield glass and attach a windshield glass upper molding.
Using a knife, scrape the remaining sealant around the body panel leaving about 2 mm-thick sealant (0.0079 in.) on the bonding surface. If installing a new windshield glass, make alignment marks on the windshield glass and the body.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the painted surface of the body.
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- If the surface is damaged, apply paint or rust inhibitor for maintenance.
Clean the edges of the body panel and windshield glass with alcohol.
Install the windshield glass side molding (A) in the order of 1 -> 6.

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Install the windshield glass upper molding (A).

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Apply the body primer to the bonding surface of body panel.
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- Be careful not to touch the surface covered with the primer because touching it may lead to water leaks after installing the windshield glass.
- Do not apply the body primer to the glass.
- Remove any foreign materials from the primer-covered surface.
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Apply the glass primer to the outer edge of windshield glass.
Information
- Be careful not to touch the surface covered with the primer because touching it may lead to water leaks after installing the windshield glass.
- Do not apply the body primer to the glass.
- Remove any foreign materials from the primer-covered surface.
- Apply the sealant within 5 minutes of applying the primer.
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Apply a bead of sealant (B) around the windshield glass (A).

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Using the glass holder (A), adjust the windshield glass (B) to fit the alignment marks (C) on the body and lightly push the windshield glass to make the edges fully seated on the bonding surface of body.

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Install the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "COWL TOP COVER REPLACEMENT ")
Install the windshield glass side molding (A).

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Conduct a leak test.
Information
- Do not directly spray the high-pressure water to the joint area.
In case of water leaks, apply sealant to the water-leaking area.
NOTE:
- Allow the vehicle to stand flat for at least 4 hours after installing the windshield.
- If driving the car is inevitable, drive at a low speed for at least 8 hours.
- Advise the driver to avoid aggressive driving or driving on rough roads for 2-3 days after installing the windshield glass.
Install the inside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Mirror - "INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT ")
Install the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM REPLACEMENT ")