Glass: Removal & Installation Honda Element I

Windshield Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive with piano wire. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

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1. Remove these items: Rearview mirror (see «REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(ref-220592-S40088311972006022100000) ) A-pillar trim, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(ref-220595-S41722068182006022100000) ) Windshield wiper arms (see «WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-220637-S01330580492006022100000) ) Windshield side trim, both sides (see «WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT»(ref-220606-S28480212782006022100000) ) Cowl covers (see «COWL COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-220606-S30552864472006022100000) )
2. Remove the molding (A) from the edge of the windshield (B). If necessary, cut the molding with a utility knife.
3. If the old glass is to be reinstalled, make alignment marks across the glass and body with a grease pencil.
4. Pull down the front portion of the headliner (see «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220595-S27580112932006022100000) ). 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, adhesive, and dashboard seal from inside the vehicle at the corner portion of the glass. 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 fasteners 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 is to be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive, the rubber dam, and the dashboard seal from the windshield. Clean the inside face and the edge of the windshield 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 side rubber dam (A), lower rubber dam (B) with adhesive tape. Attach the clips (C) with adhesive tape and dashboard seal (D) to the inside face of the windshield (E) as shown: Be sure the side rubber dam, lower rubber dam, and dashboard seal line up with the alignment marks (F). Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied. Side rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) Lower rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 4 mm (0.16 in.) Clips adhesive tape: Thickness 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.3 in.)
12. Apply primer to the edge of the windshield between the alignment marks (A). Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied.
13. Attach the molding (A) with adhesive tape (B) to the edge of the windshield (C): Be sure the alignment mark (D) of the molding lines up with the alignment mark (E) of the windshield. 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.)
14. Attach the molding upper seal (A) to the inside surface of the molding (B), and attach the non-woven fabric (C) as shown: Be sure the molding upper seal and non-woven fabric line up with the alignment dots (D). Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied.
15. Install the clips to the body.
16. 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. Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied.
17. Remove the windshield.
18. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer around the edge of the windshield (A) between the side rubber dam (B), lower rubber dam (C), and molding (D) 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 the primed surface.
19. 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 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.
20. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
21. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A) around the edge of the windshield (B) between the side rubber dam (C), lower rubber dam (D), and molding (E) as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
22. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the opening, align it with the alignment marks made instep 16 , 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. Do not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
23. 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.
24. Let the adhesive dry for at least 1 hour, 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.
25. 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 while cutting the glass adhesive 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: Hatch trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREA»(ref-220595-S32022253872006022100000) ) Rear window wiper motor (see «REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-220637-S23608939142006022100000) ) High mount brake light (see «HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REPLACEMENT»(ref-220623-S04695429882006022100000) )
2. Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors (A), and remove the rear window trim (B).
3. If the old glass is to be reinstalled, make alignment marks across the glass and body with a grease pencil.
4. 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 glass. Push the piano wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.
5. 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.
6. Carefully remove the rear window.
7. 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.
8. Clean the tailgate bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
9. If the old rear window is to be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive and rubber dam 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.
10. Attach the upper corner fasteners (A) and lower corner fasteners (B) with adhesive tape. Attach the upper rubber dam (C) and lower rubber dam (D) with adhesive tape to the inside surface of the rear window (E) as shown: Be sure the fasteners and rubber dams line up with alignment marks (F). Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied. Corner fasteners adhesive tape: Thickness 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.3 in.) Rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3.5 mm (0.14 in.)
11. Attach the corner fasteners (A, B) with adhesive tape to the tailgate as shown. Fastener adhesive tape: Thickness 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Width 9.5 mm (0.37 in.)
12. Set the rear window in the opening, and center it. Make alignment marks (A) across the rear window, tailgate, and body with a grease pencil at the four points shown. Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied.
13. Remove the rear window.
14. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer to the edge of the rear window (A) along 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.
15. 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 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 nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
17. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A) on the glass primer trace (B) you applied on step 14 and around the edge of the rear window (C) as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
18. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the opening, align it with the alignment marks you made instep 12 , 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.
19. Scrape or wipe any 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.
20. Let the adhesive dry for at least 1 hour, then 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.
21. 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).

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive with piano wire. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces. Do not damage the glass antenna grid lines and terminals.

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1. Remove these items: Rear side trim panel, upper portion as necessary (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(ref-220595-S16417748472006022100000) ) Quarter pillar trim (see «QUARTER PILLAR TRIM»(ref-220595-S14429340512006022100000) ) D-pillar trim (see step 1 on «D-PILLAR TRIM/REAR ROOF TRIM»(ref-220595-S19214592252006022100000) ) Roof side center trim (see step 1 on «CENTER TRIM»(ref-220606-S07024148722006022100000) ) Roof side rear trim (see step 1 on «REAR TRIM»(ref-220606-S19756036382006022100000) ) C-pillar outer trim (see «C-PILLAR OUTER TRIM REPLACEMENT»(ref-220606-S02903667942006022100000) )
2. If the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, make alignment marks across the glass and body with a grease pencil.
3. Pull down the rear side portion of the headliner as necessary (see «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220595-S27580112932006022100000) 0).
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Carefully remove the quarter glass.
7. 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 fasteners from the body.
8. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
9. If the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive and the rubber dam from the glass. Clean the inside face and the edge of the glass with alcohol where new adhesive is to be applied. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.
10. Attach the rubber dam (A) with adhesive tape to the inside surface of the glass (B) as shown. Be careful not to touch the glass where adhesive will be applied. Rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3.5 mm (0.14 in.)
11. Before installing the clips (A, B), apply primer to the inside face of the quarter glass (C) where clips will be installed, and apply the clips with adhesive tape. Be careful not to touch the quarter glass where adhesive will be applied. Clip adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.3 in.)
12. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer to the edge of the glass (A) and along the rubber dam (B) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: 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 the primed surface.
13. 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 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.
14. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
15. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A) around the edge of the glass (B) as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
16. Use suction cups (A) to hold the quarter glass over the opening, align it 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. Do not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
17. 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.
18. Let the adhesive dry for at least 1 hour, then 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.
19. 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).