Honda Civic Service Manual page 1267

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Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate wilh a putty knife.
N O T E :
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
m i x i n g .
. Follow the instructions that came with the adhe-
sive.
Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
a s s h o w n .
1 0 m m { 0 . 3 9 i n . )
7 mm (0.27 in.l
Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continous delivery. Put the canridge in a
c a u l k i n g g u n , a n d r u n a b e a d o l a d h e s i v e a r o u n d
the edge of the rear window as shown.
NOTE| Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
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12 mm 10.,U in.)
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8 mm (0.31 in.)
Make a slightly thicker
bead at each corner.
GLASS
FASTENER
SPACER
MOLDING
MOLDING
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REAR WINDOW
FASTENER
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14. 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
s t e p 7 , a n d s e t i t d o w n o n t h e a d h e s i v e . L i g h t l y
p u s h o n t h e r e a r w i n d o w u n t i l i t s e d g e s a r e { u l l y
seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the adhe-
sive is dry.
SUCTION ALIGNMENT
CUPS MARK
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 Iirst tour hours, it must be driven slowly
Reinstall all remaining removed parts
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for two to three days:
. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
. Twist the body excessively (such as when going
i n a n d o u t o f 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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