Acura NSX 1991 Manual page 581

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Windshield
Removal
CAUTION:
Wear gloves to remove and install the windshield.
Use covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the windshield, first remove the:
Seats (see page
Rearview mirror (see page
Sunvisors (see page
Front pillar retainer (see page
Front wiper and air scoop (see
Front pillar trim and headliner (see page
('93-'96),37('91-'92)
2. Peel off the upper molding.
3. Apply protective tape along the edge of the
dashboard and body next to the windshield as
shown.
UPPER
MOLDING
Replace.
WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD
PROTECTIVE
TAPE
RUBBER
DAM
BODY ADHESIVE
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20-39('93-'96)('91-'92)
20-46('93-'96)('91-'92)
20-38('93-'96),37('91-'92)
20-21('93-'96),20('91-'92)
section 23)
20-38
UPPER
FASTENER
Replace.
UPPER
MOLDING
Replace.
PROTECTIVE
TAPE
DEFROST
PANEL SEAL
Replace.
PROTECTIVE
TAPE
DASHBOARD
4. Using an awl, make a hole through the adhesive
from inside the car. Push piano wire through the
hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.
PIANO WIRE
WINDSHIELD
RUBBER DAM
5. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
back and forth in a sawing motion and carefully cut
through the adhesive around the entire windshield.
CAUTION:
Hold the piano wire as close to the windshield as
possible to prevent damage to the body and
dashboard.
Take care not to damage the vehicle identifica-
tion number plate.
WINDSHIELD
LOWER
SPACERS
Replace.
6. Cut the lower spacers and upper fastener away
from the body with a knife; they are cemented in
place.
NOTE: Replace the lower spacers with new ones
whenever the windshield has been removed.
UPPER FASTENER
ADHESIVE
PIANO WIRE
VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
PLATE