Windshield, Rear Window Glass, Lower Hatch Glass, Quarter Glass
14-12prose procedureWorkable Time
Adhesive workable time varies widely according to temperature, so choose the correct adhesive kit for the temperature range you will be working in. After mixing and applying adhesive, you should install the windshield within the time shown on the chart.
For example, when the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F), the glass should be installed within 45 minutes using the high temperature type adhesive. Kit part numbers and contents are listed on the page before.
Notes
NOTE
Both kits have two types of adhesive primer: one for the body (metal), and one for glass.
Always use new genuine Honda adhesive, or equivalent.
Do not use the adhesive if 6 months have elapsed since date of manufacture.
Store adhesive in a cool, dry place.
Open only immediately before you are going to use it.
Hardening Time
Hardening time can be shortened by heating with infrared light.
For example, the adhesive will start to harden within 270 minutes mixing at 20°C (63°F). If however, it is heated to 35°C (95°F), it will start to harden within 90 minutes.
Broken Glass Removal
Remove as much broken glass as possible with a vacuum cleaner. Blow out the glass in the heater and behind the dashboard with low pressure compressed air:
WARNING
Wear eye protection while using the air gun.
- 1Set the temperature control knob to COLD.
- 2Push the HEAT button on the function panel.
- 3Make sure the recirculation button is out (OFF).
- 4Blow compressed air through the defroster center vent outlet.
- 5Remove the blower duct, and remove any glass from the air mix chamber.
- 6Remove the any glass from the top of the vent/defrost door.
- 7Remove any glass from top and bottom of carpet and seats with a vacuum cleaner.It is recommended to remove the seats to shake off any glass (page 14-46).