Body Glass — Acura MDX II (2006-2010)

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Scheme 46: Component Location Index

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Windshield Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive with a piano wire. Use seat covers to avoid damaging the seat. When replacing a broken windshield, a commercially available windshield cutter can be efficiently used for cutting the adhesive. For details, follow the instructions of the tool manufacturer.

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Scheme 48: Windshield Replacement

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Remove these items: Cowl cover (see «COWL COVER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__cowl-cover-replacement) ) Rearview mirror Without automatic dimming mirror (see «WITHOUT AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/mirrors/#mirrors) ). With automatic dimming mirror (see «WITH AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/mirrors/#mirrors) ). A-pillar trim, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-pillar-areas) ) Roof moldings (see «ROOF MOLDING REPLACEMENT»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__roof-molding-replacement) )
Remove the molding (A) from the upper edge of the windshield (B). If necessary, cut the molding with a utility knife.
If the old windshield will be reinstalled, make alignment marks across the glass and body with a grease pencil.
Pull down the front portion of the headliner (see «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__headliner-removalinstallation) ). Take care not to bend the headliner excessively, or you may crease or break it.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the dashboard and body. Using an awl, make a hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from inside the vehicle at the corner portion of the windshield. Push a piece of piano wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A) back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano wire as close to the windshield (B) as possible to prevent damage to the body and dashboard. Carefully cut through the rubber dam and adhesive (C) around the entire windshield. Cutting positions
Carefully remove the windshield.
With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire windshield opening flange: Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding. Remove the rubber dam and fasteners from the body.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean surface.
If the old windshield will be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off the old adhesive, the clips the rubber dam, and the dashboard seal from the windshield. Clean the inside face and the edge of the windshield with isopropyl alcohol where new adhesive will be applied. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.
Attach the upper rubber dam (A), lower rubber dam (B), and clips (C) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the windshield (D) as shown: Be sure the rubber dam and clips line up with the alignment marks (E). Be sure the convex portion (F) of the left and right clips toward left. Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied. Rubber dams adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) Clips adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Width 10 mm (0.39 in.)
Attach the dashboard seal (A) with adhesive tape to the inside surface of the windshield (B) as shown.
Attach the molding (A) with adhesive tape (B) to the upper edge of the windshield (C). Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied. Molding adhesive tape: Thickness 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) Width 4 mm (0.16 in.)
Attach the molding upper seal (A) with adhesive tape to the inside surface of the molding (B) as shown.
Set the windshield in the opening, and center it. Make alignment marks (A) across the windshield and body with a grease pencil at the four points shown. Make sure both clips (B) contact with the edge of the body holes. Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied.
Remove the windshield.
With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer around the edge of the windshield (A) between the dams (B) and molding (C) (Scheme 56), then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: Apply glass primer to the molding. 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 windshield properly, causing a leak after the windshield is installed. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from primed surfaces.
With a sponge, carefully apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint or metal around the flange where new adhesive will be applied. Let the primer dry for at least 10 minutes: Do not apply body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the flange. Be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
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 (A) around the edge of the windshield (B) between the dams (C) and molding (D) as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the opening, align it with the alignment marks made in step 15, 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 for about an hour until the adhesive is dry.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted surface or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
After the adhesive has dried, spray water over the windshield and check for leaks. Mark leaking areas, and let the windshield dry, then seal with sealant. 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.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts. NOTE: 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).

Rear Window Replacement

Note. 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 and terminals.

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Scheme 60: Rear Window Replacement

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Remove these items: Tailgate spoiler trim (see «TAILGATE SPOILER TRIM REPLACEMENT»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__tailgate-spoiler-trim-replacement) ) Tailgate lower trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-tailgate-area) ) Rear window wiper motor (see «REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wiper-system-washer-system) )
Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors (A).
If the old rear window will be reinstalled, make alignment marks across the glass and body with a grease pencil.
Apply protective tape along the inside and outside edges of the tailgate. Using an awl, make a hole through the adhesive from inside the vehicle at the corner portion of the rear window. Push the piano wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A) back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano wire as close to the rear window (B) as possible to prevent damage to the tailgate, and carefully cut through the adhesive (C) around the entire rear window. Cutting positions
Carefully remove the rear window.
With a putty knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire rear window opening flange: Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding. Remove the fasteners from the tailgate.
Clean the tailgate bonding surface with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.
If a new rear window is to be installed, install the rear wiper seal (A) to the rear window (B) with its alignment mark (C) being aligned with the mark (D) on the rear window.
If the old rear window is to be reinstalled, check for a damaged rear wiper seal, and replace it with a new one.
If the old rear window is to be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive, the fasteners and the rubber dams from the rear window. Clean the inside face and the edge of the rear window with alcohol where new adhesive is to be applied. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil and grease.
Attach the rubber dam (A), fasteners (B, C), and spacer (D) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the rear window (E) as shown. Before installing the rubber dam, apply primer to the area where the adhesive tape will be applied to the inside face of the rear window: Be sure the fasteners and rubber dam line up with alignment marks (F). Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied. Rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) Fasteners adhesive tape: Thickness 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.3 in.) Spacer adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 6.5 mm (0.26 in.)
Attach the fasteners (A, B) with adhesive tape to the tailgate as shown. Fasteners adhesive tape: Thickness 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.3 in.)
Set the rear window (A) in the opening, and center it. Make alignment marks (B) across the rear window and body with a grease pencil at the four points shown. Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied.
With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer to the rear window (A) along the edge of the rubber dam (B) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: With the printed dots (C) on the rear window as a guide, apply the glass primer to both side portions of the rear window. Do not apply body primer to the rear window, 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 rear window properly, causing a leak after the rear window is installed. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primed surface.
With a sponge, carefully apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint around the flange where new adhesive will be applied. Let the body primer dry for at least 10 minutes: Do not apply body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the flange. Be careful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
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 (A) on the rear window (B) around the edge of the lower rubber dam (C) as shown. With the printed dots (D) on the rear window as a guide, apply the adhesive to both side portions of the quarter glass. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the opening, align it with the alignment marks you made in step 14 , 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. NOTE: Do not open or close the doors for about an hour until the adhesive is dry.
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.
After the adhesive has dried, spray water over the rear window and check for leaks. Mark the leaking areas, and let the rear window dry, then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after rear window installation. If the vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven slowly.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts. NOTE: 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).

Quarter Glass Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Wear eye protection when removing the glass with piano wire. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surface.

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Scheme 71: Quarter Glass Replacement

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Remove the quarter pillar trim (see «QUARTER PILLAR TRIM»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__quarter-pillar-trim) ).
Apply protective tape along the inside and outside edges of the body. Using an awl, make a hole through the adhesive from inside the vehicle. Push a piece of piano wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.
Remove the front seal (A) from the front edge of the quarter glass (B). If necessary, cut the front seal with a utility knife.
Carefully cut through the adhesive (A) at the rear corner portion of the quarter glass (B) with a utility knife. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (C) back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano wire as close to the quarter glass as possible to prevent damage to the body, and carefully cut through the adhesive around the entire quarter glass: If the quarter glass will be reinstalled, take care not to damage the molding (D). If the molding is damaged, replace the quarter glass, molding, and clips (E) as an assembly. If any of the clips are broken, the quarter glass can be reinstalled using butyl tape (refer to step 9 ). Cutting positions
Carefully remove the quarter glass.
With a putty knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire quarter glass opening flange: Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding. Remove the clips and fastener from the body.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
If the old quarter glass will be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off the old adhesive, any broken clips from the quarter glass. Clean the inside face and the edge of the quarter glass with isopropyl alcohol where new adhesive will be applied. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.
If the old quarter glass will be reinstalled (and either clip is broken off the molding), apply a light coat of primer, then apply butyl tape (A) to the molding (B) as shown. Attach the clip (C) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the quarter glass (D): Be careful not to touch the quarter glass where adhesive will be applied. Do not peel the separator off the butyl tape. Clip adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.3 in.)
Attach the front seal (A) with adhesive tape (B) onto the molding (C). Seal adhesive tape: Thickness 0.8 mm (0.031 in.) Width 7 mm (0.28 in.)
If the old quarter glass will be reinstalled (and either clip is broken off the molding), seal the body holes with pieces of urethane tapes (A). Then set the quarter glass upright in the opening, and make alignment marks (B) across the quarter glass and body with a grease pencil at the three points shown. Be careful not to touch the quarter glass where adhesive will be applied.
Remove the quarter glass.
With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer along the edge of the front seal (A) and molding (B) (Scheme 77), then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: With the printed dots (C) on the quarter glass (D) as a guide, apply the glass primer to the front portion of the quarter glass. Do not apply body primer to the quarter glass, 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 quarter glass properly, causing a leak after the quarter glass is installed. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from primed surfaces.
With a sponge, carefully apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint or metal around the flange where new adhesive will be applied. Let the primer dry for at least 10 minutes: Do not apply body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the flange. Be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
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 (A) around the edge of the front seal (B) and molding (C) as shown. With the glass primer (D) you applied in step 13 on the quarter glass (E) as a guide, apply the adhesive to the upper and lower corner portions of the quarter glass. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
Use suction cups (A) to hold the quarter glass (B) over the opening, align the clips or the alignment marks (C) made in step 11, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the quarter glass until its edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. NOTE: Do not open or close the doors for an hour until the adhesive is dry.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted surface or the quarter glass, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
After the adhesive has dried, spray water over the quarter glass and check for leaks. Mark the leaking areas, and let the quarter glass dry, then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after quarter glass installation. If the vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven slowly.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts. NOTE: 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).

Body Glass Acura MDX II