Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual page 676

Glass
Windshield Replacement (cont'd)
16. Set the windshield in the opening, and center it.
Make alignment marks (A) across the windshield
and body with a grease pencil althe four points
shown. Be careful not to touch the windshield
where adhesive will be applied.
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17. Remove the windshield.
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18. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
around the edge of the windshield (A) between the
dams (B) and molding
(e)
as shown, then lightly
wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth:
• Apply glass primer to the molding.
Do not apply body primer to the windshield, and
do not get body and glass primer sponges mixed
up.
• Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the
windshield properly, causing a leak afterthe
windshield is installed.
• Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
: Apply glass primer here.
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