Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual page 858

Rear Hatch Glass
Removal
CAUTION:
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Use covers to avoid damaging the body.
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Wear gloves to remove and install the glass.
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Take care not scratch or score the window molding.
1 . Remove the rear hatch from the body (page
Using an awl, make a hole through the glass
2.
adhesive from the inside, at the top of the glass.
Push piano wire through the hole and wrap each
end around a piece of wood.
Apply the protective tape along the edge of the rear
3 .
hatch frame as shown.
With a helper holding the glass, pull the wire back
4 .
and forth in a sawing motion and carefully cut
through the adhesive along the top and the sides of
the glass.
CAUTION: Hold the piano wire as close to the
glass as possible to prevent damage to the frame.
FRAME
20-32
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I n s t a l l a t i o n '
NOTE:
hatch frame; damaged paint will interfere with pro-
per bonding.
1 . Use a putty knife to scrape off all traces of old
adhesive and dams, then clean the rear hatch frame
and glass (new) surface with alcohol where new
adhesive is to be applied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the glass on its edges;
small chips may later develop into cracks.
G L A S
REAR HATCH
FRAME
before painting.