Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1832

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Retainer Replacement (Windshield Portion -
Adhesive Type)
1. Gradually scrape off the adhesive tape (A) under
the retainers (B) while heating it with a heat gun to
212 248 °F (100 120 °C). −
NOTE:
• To prevent damage, do not heat the painted
surface around the retainers too much.
• To keep the exterior resin parts near the A-pillar
from being overheated by the heat gun, wrap
them with aluminum foil.
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B
2. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning,
keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the
surface.
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A
3. Install the upper retainer (A) and lower retainers (B).
–1 Peel the adhesive backing away from the upper
and the lower retainers.
–2 Line up the retainers with the alignment marks
(C) on the body, and attach the retainers with
adhesive tape (D).
–3 Apply two-part epoxy adhesive (E) around the
edge of the retainers as shown.
Adhesive tape: Thickness 1 mm (0.04 in.)
Width 8 mm (0.32 in.)
A
(Blue)
C
E
C
E
C
D
B
(Light Brown)
D
C
(cont'd)
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