Acura Integra 1998 Service Manual page 888

Ouarter Glass
Removal
lnstallation
1 .
Scrape the old adhesive smooth with a knife to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in) on the bonding
s u r f a c e a r o u n d t h e e n t i r e q u a r t e r g l a s s o p e n i n g
flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface ol the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
b o n d i n g .
. Mask off surrounding surfaces before applying
primer.
C l e a n t h e b o d y b o n d i n g s u r f a c e w i t h a s p o n g e
dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water off
the surface.
lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled. use a
putty knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive,
then clean the quarter glass surface with alcohol
where adhesive is to be applied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid s6tting tho qurrtsr glass on its
edges; th€ molding can be permanently dstormed.
NOTE: Clean the shadowed area.
3.
CLIP
(cont'd)
CAUTIONi
. Wear gloves to remove and install the quarter glass.
. Use seat covers to avoid dsmaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the quarter glass, first remove the quarter
trim (see page 20-93).
2.
Frcm inside the car, use a knife to cut through the
quarter glass adhesive all the way around.
N O T E :
o lf the quarter glass is to be reinstalled, take care
not to damage the molding.
. l f t h e m o l d i n g i s d a m a g e d , r e p l a c e t h e q u a r t e r
glass, molding and clips as an assembly.
. lf any of the clips are broken, the quarter glass can
be reinstalled using butyl tape.
Carefully remove the quarter glass.
NOTE:
. Check the molding for damage, and replace the
quaner glass if necessary.
. Remove any broken clips from the body.
3 .
ADHESIVE