Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual page 678

Glass
Windshield Replacement (cont'd)
23. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife
or towel.
To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop
towel dampened with alcohol.
24. Let the adhesive dry for at least 1 hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks.
Mark leaking areas, and let the windshield dry, then
seal with sealant:
o
Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after
windshield installation. If the vehicle has to be
used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven
slowly.
Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
25. Reinstall the cowl covers (see page 20-95).
NOTE: The cowl cover clips may not set properly if
the windshield adhesive is too wet.
26.
Install the clips (A,
8)
on both side trim
(C).
If the
clip
(D)
is damaged, replace the side trim and clips
as an assembly.
A: Grey
B: Blue
20-24
o
27. On both sides of the windshield, install the side
trim (A) to the clip
(8),
then set the bottom edge of
the side trim over the cowl cover
(C).
and align the
clips
(D)
with the retainers (E), and push on the clip
portions of the trim until the trim is fully seated on
the windshield.
C B
28. Reinstall all remaining removed parts. Install the
rearview mirror after the adhesive has dried
thoroughly.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
o
Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
o
Twist the body excessively (such as when going
in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads),