Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 930

1 1 . Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
m r x r n g .
. Follow the instructions that come with the adhe-
sive.
Before lilling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
C u t n o z z l e e n d
10 mm (0.39 in)
7 mm (0.27 inl
Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
c a u l k i n g g u n , a n d r u n a b e a d o f a d h e s i v e a r o u n d
the edge of the windshield as shown.
NOTE| Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
12 mm (0.47 in)
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14. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
s t e p 7 , a n d s e t i t d o w n o n t h e a d h e s i v e . L i g h t l y
push on the windshield until its edge is fully seated
on the adhesive all the waY around.
NOTEI
is dry.
Do not open or close the doors until adhesive
ALIGNMENT MARK
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface or
the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened
with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks. Mark
the leaking areas, let the windshield dry, then seal
with sealant.
NOTE:
.
Let the car stand for at least four hours after wind
shield installation. lf the car has to be used within
the first four hours. it must be driven slowly.
.
Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
. Check that the ends of the side molding are set
under the air scoop.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE:
.
Install the rearview mirror rubber damper after
the adhesive has dried thoroughly.
. Advise the customer not to do the following things
for two to three days:
- S l a m t h e d o o r s w i t h a l l t h e w i n d o w s r o l l e d
u p .
- T w i s t t h e b o d y e x c e s s i v e l y ( s u c h a s w h e n
going in and out of driveways at an angle or
driving over rough, uneven roads).
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1 7 .