Glass Replacement Process - Honda S2000 Service Manual

Glass Replacement Process
NOTE:
. This procedure is a general description ofthe glass
replacement process. For details about fastener and
rubber dam locations, windshield {see page 20-29),
rear window (see page 20-32l,.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive
with piano wire.
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
'1.
To remove the glass. first remove the related parts,
windshield (see page 20-29), rear window (see
page 20-32).
2. Disconnect the connectors from the glass terminals.
3. Remove the molding (A) from the edge of the glass
(B). lf necessary, cut the molding with a utility knife.
4 .
lf the old glass is to be reinstalled, make alignment
marks across the glass and body with a grease
pencll at the four points.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body
and the related parts.
1 .
Using an awl, make a hole through the adhesive
from inside the vehicle at the corner portion of the
glass, windshield (see page 20-29), rear window
(see page 20-32).
Push a piece of piano wire through the hole, and
wrap each end around a piece of wood,
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire {A)
back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano
wire as close to the windshield as possible to
prevent damage to the body and dashboard.
Carefully cut through the rubber dam and adhesive
around the entire windshield.
(cont'd)
20-25