Lotus Elise Service Notes page 74

Lotus Service Notes
Section TDM
11. Cut three 4 mm spacer blocks from the material supplied, and position in the inside edge of the adhesive
bead running along the bottom of the glass. These spacers are used to control the fitted height of the
glass, and the wiper arm clearance.
12. Using suction handles, carefully lower the windscreen onto the frame, with the edge finisher firmly butted
against the top and sides of the frame recess. Press the bottom of the screen until contact is felt with the
spacer blocks, and press around the top and sides of the glass to ensure a similar compression of the
adhesive bead. Carefully examine the integrity of the whole length of the joint, if necessary using a
spatula to force extra adhesive into any suspect areas. Wipe off any excess adhesive extruded from the
joint, or alternatively, allow the adhesive to fully cure and cut away any excess using a scalpel blade.
13. Use duct tape and/or support blocks to hold the screen in position and do not disturb until the Betaseal is
fully cured. This will take approximately 4 hours dependent on atmospheric conditions, with a longer
period required in dry atmospheres.
Cartridge nozzle
Betaseal bead
Obscuration
band
Primer band
Edge finisher
Bead along centre of primer band
Spacer block in inside edge of bead
14. Remove the tape and refit the wiper arm and interior mirror.
Spillage of material
a) Any spillage of Betaseal onto unprimed glass can be readily peeled off after it has cured.
b) Any spillage onto the body can be removed with either Wipe Cleaner No.4, or white spirit.
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