Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 939

Rear Window
Ouarter Glass
Installation (cont'd)
13. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
o p e n i n g , a l i g n i t w i t h t h e a l i g n m e n t m a r k s m a d e i n
step 6, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push
on the rear window until its edges are fully seated
o n t h e a d h e s i v e a l l t h e w a y a r o u n d .
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the adhe-
sive is dry.
SUCTION
cuPs
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.
L e t t h e a d h e s i v e d r y f o r a t l e a s t o n e h o u r , t h e n
s p r a y w a t e r o v e r t h e r e a r w i n d o w a n d c h e c k f o r
leaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours after
rear window installation. lf the car has to be used
within the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.
Reinstall all remaining removed pans.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for two to three days:
. Slam the doors with allthe windows rolled up.
. Twist the body excessively (such as when going
i n a n d o u t o t d r i v e w a y s a t a n a n g l e o r d r i v i n g
over rough, uneven roads).
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20-40
Removal
3D:
CAUTION:
a Wear gloves to remove and install the quarter glass.
a Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the quarter glass, first remove the:
. Rear seat-back and rear seat cushion (see page
20_80)
. Rear center shelf and rear side shelf (see page
20-60)
R e a r t r i m p a n e l a n d s i d e t r i m p a n e l ( s e e p a g e
20-60)
Upper anchor bolts from the front and rear seat
belts {see pages 20 86, 89)
Ouaner trim panel (see page 20-60)
2 . From inside the car, use a knife to cut through the
quarter glass adhesive all the way around.
NOTE:
.
lf the clip on the rear edge is broken, the quarter
glass can be reinstalled using butyltape (see page
20-421.
. Apply protective tape along the edge ofthe entire
quarter glass opening flange.
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