Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 567
Windshield
Installation (cont'd)
5. Glue the molding corner seal to the molding on
each side.
MOLDING
ALIGNMENT
MARK
6. Align and glue the molding to the edge of the wind-
shield.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the windshield
where adhesive will be applied.
Inside
ALIGNMENT
MARK
ALIGNMENT
MARK (White)
7. Install the fasteners to the body as shown.
Fastener locations, 2
8. Set the windshield, then center it in the opening. Make
alignment marks across the windshield and body with
a grease pencil at the four points shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the windshield where
adhesive will be applied.
ALIGNMENT MARK
WINDSHIELD
9. Remove the windshield.
2.5 mm
(0.98 in.)
MOLDING
CORNER
SEAL
Apply primer (3M N-200,
or equivalent) to edge
of the windshield.
WINDSHIELD
Alignment mark locations
ALIGNMENT
MARKS
MOLDING
ADHESIVE
TAPE
MOLDING
WINDSHIELD
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10. 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 wind-
shield properly, causing a leak after the windshield
is installed.
Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD MOLDING
LOWER RUBBER
DAM
WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD
LOWER RUBBER
DAM
*: USA Model • JH4KA9651TC011166-
Canada Model • JH4KA9656TC800364-
11. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the wind-
shield opening flange. Let the body primer dry for
at least 10 minutes.
NOTE:
Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be care-
ful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges.
Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
: Apply body primer here.
20 mm (0.79 in.)
20 mm
(0.79 in.)
20 mm
(0.79 in.)
12. Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cut nozzle end
as shown.
10 mm (0.39 in.)
7 mm (0.27 in.)
Inside
SIDE
RUBBER
DAM
FASTENERS
SIDE
RUBBER
DAM
Inside
9 mm
(0.35 in.)
Inside
MOLDING
Apply glass
primer to the
molding.
SIDE RUBBER
DAM
MOLDING
Apply glass primer
to the molding.
Apply glass primer here.
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Windshield
Installation (cont'd)
13. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the windshield as shown.
NOTE: Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
13 mm
(0.51 in.)
2 mm
(0.08 in.)
: ADHESIVE
8 mm (0.31 in.)
MOLDING
SIDE RUBBER
DAM
1.5 mm
(0.06 in.)
MOLDING
WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD
MOLDING
LOWER RUBBER
DAM
WINDSHIELD
*: USA Model • JH4KA9651TC011166-
Canada Model • JH4KA9656TC800364-
LOWER
RUBBER
DAM
1.5 mm
(0.06 in.)
14. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 8, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push
on the windshield until its edges are fully seated on
the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until adhesive
is dry.
ALIGNMENT
MARK
15.
SUCTION
CUPS
WINDSHIELD
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface or
the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened
with alcohol.
16. Let the adhesive dry for at least 1 hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks. Mark
the leaking areas, let the windshield dry, then seal
with sealant.
NOTE:
Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after
windshield installation. If the vehicle has to be
used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven
slowly.
Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
Check that the ends of the side molding are set
under the cowl cover.
17. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE:
Install the rearview mirror after the adhesive has
dried thoroughly.
Advise the customer not to do the following things
for 2 to 3 days:
— Slam the doors with all the windows rolled
up.
— Twist the body excessively (such as when
going in and out of driveways at an angle or
driving over rough, uneven roads).
FASTENERS
SIDE
RUBBER
DAM
SIDE
RUBBER
DAM
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Rear Window
Removal
CAUTION:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Wear eye protection when removing the glass with
piano wire.
Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines,
window antenna grid lines, and terminals.
1. To remove the rear window, first remove the:
Trunk lid
Rear seat cushion and seat-back (see page
2. Pull down the rear of the headliner (see page
).
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the headliner exces-
sively.
3. Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors
and window antenna connectors.
TERMINAL
BASE COVER
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
CONNECTORS
4. Remove the lower molding, then remove the remain-
ing molding.
NOTE: If necessary, replace any damaged molding
holders and clips.
Molding holder
locations, 7
MOLDING
REAR WINDOW
MOLDING
LOWER MOLDING
Molding holder removal:
a. Remove or loosen the screw.
b. Place the screw in the screw
grommet again (do not screw it
in) and press it down.
c. Pull the screw with the molding
holder out of the body.
SCREW
SCREW
GROMMET
MOLDING
HOLDER
WINDOW
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
TERMINAL
COVER
GLASS
ADHESIVE
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