Subaru FORESTER 2001 Quick Reference Index page 37

Glass/Windows/Mirrors
B: INSTALLATION
1) Clean external circumference of windshield
glass with alcohol or white gasoline.
2) Remove adhesive layer on the body using cut-
ter knife to obtain smooth face 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the body and paint
surface.
3) Clean body with alcohol or white gasoline to
remove thoroughly chips, dusts, and dirts from
body face.
4) Place glass on body.
5) Adjust glass position to make uniform clear-
ance between body and glass in four corners.
6) Place matching pins and body on glass.
7) Remove glass from body.
8) Apply primer to adhesive layer of glass using
sponge.
WINDSHIELD GLASS
S905448A11
G5M0553
G5M0407
GW-36
9) Apply primer to adhesive layer of body.
CAUTION:
¼ Primer once attached to the painted surface
of the body and internal trim is hard to wipe off.
Mask the circumference of such areas.
¼ Let primer dry for about ten minutes before
installing the glass.
¼ Do not touch surface coated with primer.
10) Cut off cartridge nozzle tip and set it in seal-
ant gun as shown.
11) Apply adhesive to glass end surface as
shown.
12) Fit matching pins using suction rubber cup to
install windshield glass.
13) Lightly press windshield glass for tight fit.
G5M0495
G5M0408
G5M0409