Honda Civic Service Manual page 683

19. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
opening. align it with the alignment marks you
made in step
'13,
and set it down on the adhesive.
Lightly push on the rear window until its edges are
fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do
not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
20. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted
surface or the rear window, use a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.
21. Let the adhesive dry for at least 'l hour,thenspray
water over the rear window and check for leaks.
Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window dry,
then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at
least 4 hours after rear window installation, lf the
vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it
must be driven slowly.
2 2 . R e i n s t a l l a l l r e m a i n i n g r e m o v e d p a r t s .
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
. S l a m t h e d o o r s w i t h a l l t h e w i n d o w s r o l l e d u p .
. 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).
Ouarter Glass Replacement
NOTE:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Wear eye protection while cufting the glass adhesive
with piano wire,
. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1 . R e m o v e t h e C - p i l l a r t r i m ( s e e p a g e 2 0 - 5 1 ) .
lf necessary, remove the rear side trim panel (see
page 20-51 ) and B-pillar upper trim (see page 20-
5 0 ) .
2. Remove the front seal {A) from the front edge of the
glass (B). lf necessary, cut the seal with a utility
knife.
(cont'd)
20-29