Body Glass Acura RDX I

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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 instruction of the tool manufacturer.

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1. Remove these items: Windshield wiper arms (see «WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wiper-system-washer-system) ) Cowl covers (see «A-PILLAR CORNER TRIM REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__a-pillar-corner-trim-replacement) ) Rearview mirror (see «REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/mirrors/#mirrors) ) A-pillar trim, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-pillar-areas) ) Roof moldings (see «ROOF MOLDING REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__roof-molding-replacement) )
2. Remove the molding (A) from the upper edge of the windshield (B). If necessary, cut the molding with a utility knife.
3. If the old windshield will be reinstalled, make alignment marks (A) across the glass and body with a grease pencil.
4. Pull down the front portion of the headliner (see «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__headliner-removalinstallation) ). Take care not to bend the headliner excessively, or you may crease or break it.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Carefully remove the windshield.
8. 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 clips from the body.
9. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean surface.
10. If the old windshield will be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off the old adhesive, the clips and the rubber dam from the windshield. Clean the inside face and the edge of the windshield with alcohol where new adhesive will be applied. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.
11. Attach the upper rubber dam (A), side 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.)
12. Attach the molding (A) with adhesive tape to the upper edge of the windshield (B). Be careful not to touch the windshield where the adhesive will be applied. Molding adhesive tape: Thickness 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) Width 4 mm (0.16 in.)
13. Apply primer to the molding (A), then attach the molding upper seal (B) with adhesive tape to the inside surface of the molding as shown.
14. 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.
15. Remove the windshield.
16. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer around the edge of the windshield (A) between the dams (B) and molding (C) as shown, 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.
17. 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. Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
18. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) as shown.
19. 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.
20. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the opening, align it with the alignment marks made in step 14, 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 the adhesive is dry.
21. 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 alcohol.
22. After the adhesive has dried, then 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. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after installation.
23. Reinstall all remaining removed parts. Install the rearview mirror after the adhesive has dried thoroughly.

Note. Advise the customer not to do the following things for 2 to 3 days

1. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
2. 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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1. Remove these items: Tailgate lower trim panel (see step 4 under «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-tailgate-area) ) Tailgate spoiler Trim (see «TAILGATE SPOILER TRIM REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__tailgate-spoiler-trim-replacement) ) Rear window wiper arm (see «REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#wiper-system-washer-system) )
2. Remove the lower rubber dam (A) from the edge of the rear window. If necessary, cut the rubber dam with a utility knife.
3. Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors (A).
4. If the old rear window is to be reinstalled, make alignment marks (A) across the glass and body with a grease pencil.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Carefully remove the rear window.
8. 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.
9. Clean the tailgate bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.
10. 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.
11. Attach the clips (A), fasteners (B), upper rubber dam (C), and side rubber dams (D) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the rear window (E) as shown. Before installing the upper and side rubber dams, apply primer to the inside face of the rear window.; Be sure the clips, fasteners, and upper rubber dam line up with alignment marks (F). With the printed dots (G) on the rear window as a guide, attach the side rubber dam to both side portions of the rear window. Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied. Clips adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Width 10 mm (0.39 in.) Fasteners adhesive tape: Thickness 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.30 in.) Upper rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3 mm (0.12 in.) Side rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3 mm (0.12 in.)
12. Apply primer to the edge of the rear window (A) where the lower rubber dam adhesive tape will be attached as shown. Attach the lower rubber dam (B) with adhesive tape (C) along the edge of the rear window: After installing the rubber dam, cut the ends (D) of the rubber dam as shown. Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied. Lower rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Width, lower portions 6 mm (0.24 in.)/ side portions 7 mm (0.28 in.)
13. Glue the fasteners (A) with adhesive tape to the tailgate as shown. Fasteners adhesive tape: Thickness 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Width 9.5 mm (0.37 in.)
14. If a new glass is used 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 no to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied.
15. Remove the rear window.
16. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer around the edge of the rear window (A) and along the rubber dams (B) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: Do not apply body primer to the rear window, and do not get tailgate 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.
17. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the rear window opening flange. 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 the body and glass primer sponges. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
18. Before filling a cartridge, cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) as shown.
19. 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 glass primer trace (B) along the rubber dams (C) as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
20. 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 any of the doors for about an hour until the adhesive is dry.
21. 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.
22. After the adhesive has dried, spray 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. If the vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven slowly.
23. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.

Note. Advise the customer not to do the following things for 2 to 3 days

1. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
2. 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 surfaces.

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1. Remove these items. Cargo area side trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-cargo-area) ). Quarter pillar trim (see «QUARTER PILLAR TRIM»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__quarter-pillar-trim) ).
2. Remove the front seal (A) and molding quarter seal (B) from the front edge of the quarter glass (C). If necessary, cut the seals with a utility knife.
3. 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.
4. 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 quarter glass (B) as possible to prevent damage to the body, and carefully cut through the adhesive (C) around the entire quarter glass.
5. Carefully remove the quarter glass.
6. 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.
7. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.
8. If the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive, and clips from the quarter glass. Clean the inside face and the edge of the quarter glass with alcohol where new adhesive is to be applied. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil and grease.
9. Set the quarter glass (A) in the opening, and center it. From inside the vehicle, make an alignment mark (B) to the quarter glass where the rear clip will be installed with a grease pencil. Be careful not to touch the glass where adhesive will be applied.
10. Remove the quarter glass.
11. Attach the upper clip (A), lower clip (B), and rear clip (C) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the quarter glass (D) as shown. Align the center of the rear clip with the alignment marks (E) you made in step 9. Be sure the clips line up with the alignment marks (F). Be careful not to touch the quarter glass where adhesive will be applied. Upper clip adhesive tape: Thickness 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) Width 10 mm (0.39 in.) Lower clip adhesive tape: Thickness 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) Width 11 mm (0.43 in.) Rear clip adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.30 in.)
12. Apply primer to the edge of the quarter glass (A) where the molding quarter seal adhesive tape and front seal adhesive tape will be attached as shown. Be careful not to touch the quarter glass where adhesive will be applied.
13. Attach the molding quarter seal (B) and front seal (C) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the quarter glass. First glue the molding quarter seal to the rear comer portion of the quarter glass, then glue the upper and lower portions of the seal around the edge of the quarter glass. Be sure the upper end and lower end of the molding quarter seal contacts the front seal. Be careful not to touch the seals where adhesive will be applied. Molding quarter seal adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Width 4 mm (0.16 in.) Front seal adhesive tape: Thickness 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) Width 6 mm (0.24 in.)
14. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer along the edge of the front seal (A) and molding (B) as shown, 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.
15. 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.
16. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
17. 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) along the seals (B) as shown. With the printed dots on the quarter glass (C) 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.
18. Use suction cups (A) to hold the quarter glass (B) over the opening, align it with the clips (C) 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 any of the doors for about an hour until the adhesive is dry.
19. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted surface or the quarter glass, use a soft shop towel dampened with alcohol.
20. After the adhesive has dried, spray water over the quarter glass and check for leaks. Mark the leaking areas, 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.
21. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.

Note. Advise the customer not to do the following things for 2 to 3 days

1. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
2. Twist the body excessively (such as when going in and out of driveways at an angle or driving over rough, uneven roads).

See also:
• WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT
• A-PILLAR CORNER TRIM REPLACEMENT
• REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT
• TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS
• ROOF MOLDING REPLACEMENT
• HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA
• TAILGATE SPOILER TRIM REPLACEMENT
• TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA
• QUARTER PILLAR TRIM