Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 930

12. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the rear window as shown.
NOTE: Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
2 mm (0.08 in.)
13 mm
: ADHESIVE
(0.51 in.)
8 mm (0.31 in.)
MOLDING
REAR WINDOW
Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
13.
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 7, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the rear window until its edges are fully
seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the adhe-
sive is dry.
ALIGNMENT
MARK
MOLDING
1 mm
(0.04 in.)
UPPER
SPACER
GLASS
LOWER
SPACER
1 mm
(0.04 in.)
REAR WINDOW
SUCTION
CUPS
14. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the rear window, use a soft shop towel damp-
ened with alcohol.
15. Install the lower molding.
: Molding holder locations, 7
Before installing,
push the screw
grommet.
16. Let the adhesive dry for at least 1 hour, then spray
water over the rear window and check for leaks.
Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window dry,
then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours
after rear window installation. If the vehicle has to
be used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven
slowly.
17. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
Twist the body excessively (such as when going
in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).
LOWER MOLDING