Acura NSX 1991 Manual page 583

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6. Glue the rubber dam to the inside face of the wind-
shield, as shown, to contain the adhesive during
installation.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the windshield
where adhesive will be applied.
7. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
around the edge of the windshield as shown, then
lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth.
NOTE:
• Do not apply body primer to the windshield, and
do not get body and glass primer sponges mixed
up.
• Never touch the primed surfaces with your
hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to
the windshield properly, causing a leak after the
windshield is installed.
• Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
Apply glass primer here.
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10 mm (0.39 in)
RUBBER
RUBBER
DAM
DAM
WINDSHIELD
8. Thoroughly mix all 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
mixing.
• Follow the instructions that come with the
adhesive.
9. Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cut nozzle end
as shown.
10. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air
pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Put the car-
tridge in a calking gun, and run a bead of adhesive
around the edge of the windshield as shown.
NOTE: Apply the adhesive within thirty minutes
after applying the glass primer.
Make a slightly thicker
bead at each corner.
ADHESIVE
10 mm (0.39 in)
ADHESIVE
WINDSHIELD