Glass: Removal & Installation Honda Fit GE

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 any surface. Glass adhesive can be efficiently cut with a commercially available auto glass tool. See the tool manufacturer's instructions for detail.

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1. Remove these items: Cowl cover (see «COWL COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-320465-S23588023462009071400000) ) Rearview mirror (see «MIRROR HOUSING COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-320483-S36153924922009071400000) ) A-pillar trim, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS»(ref-320485-S17762258592009071400000) ).
2. Remove the molding (A) from the edge of the windshield (B). If necessary, cut the molding with a utility knife.
3. If you are reinstalling the old windshield, 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-320485-S16319331552009071400000) ). 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. Make a hole with an awl through the rubber dam and adhesive from inside the vehicle at a 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. Cutting positions B
7. Carefully remove the windshield.
8. Scrape smooth the old adhesive, using a putty knife or similar tool, until there is 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 dams and upper clips from the body. Replace the dashboard seal with a new one.
9. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the clean surface.
10. If you are reinstalling the old windshield, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive, the upper clips, and the rubber dams from the windshield. Clean the bonding surfaces on the inside face and the edge of the windshield with isopropyl alcohol. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.
11. Attach rubber dams A, B, C, and D and the upper clips (E) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the windshield (F) as shown: Make sure the rubber dams and upper clips line up with the alignment marks (G). Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied. Rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3 mm (0.118 in.) Upper clip adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.02 in.) Width 13 mm (0.512 in.)
12. Apply a light coat of glass primer to the windshield edges where you will install the new molding. Use the alignment marks (A) as a guide. After the primer dries, lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth.
13. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primed surfaces. Attach the molding (A) with adhesive tape (B) to the edge of the windshield (C): Be sure each corner of the molding lines up with the corners 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. If you are installing a new windshield, set the windshield (A) in the opening, and center it. Make alignment marks (B) across the windshield and body with a grease pencil at the four points shown. Make sure the upper clips (C) 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. Apply a light coat of glass primer to the windshield (A) along the edge of the molding (B) and the rubber dams (C) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: Apply glass primer to the bottom (E) of the windshield, using the printed dots (D) on the windshield as a guide. Apply glass primer to the molding. Do not apply body primer to the windshield, and be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges. 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.
17. Carefully apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint or metal on the windshield mounting 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. Mask off the dashboard before applying the primer.
18. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown below.
19. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a continuous bead of adhesive (A) on the windshield (B) along the edge of the molding (C) and rubber dams (D) as shown below. 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 3 or 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 any of the doors for about an hour until the adhesive is dry.
21. Remove the excess adhesive with a putty knife or a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
22. Wait at least one hour for the adhesive to dry, 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.
23. Reinstall all remaining removed parts. 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).

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces. The front corner trim and the front corner glass clips are damaged during glass removal and must be replaced.

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1. Remove these items: A-pillar corner trim (see «A-PILLAR CORNER TRIM REPLACEMENT»(ref-320465-S40910730542009071400000) ) A-pillar trim, both sides (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS»(ref-320485-S17762258592009071400000) )
2. Remove rubber dams A and B from the edge of the front corner glass. If necessary, cut the rubber dams with a utility knife.
3. Remove the front corner trim (C). Pull out the upper edge of the front corner trim. Pull out the lower edge of the front corner trim while detaching it from the adhesive (D), then remove it. NOTE: Always replace the front corner trim with a new one.
4. Apply protective tape along the inside and outside edges of the body. Make a hole with an awl through the adhesive from inside the vehicle at a corner of the front corner glass. 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 front corner glass (B) as possible to prevent damage to the body, and carefully cut through the adhesive (C) around the entire front corner glass. Cutting positions
6. Carefully remove the front corner glass.
7. Scrape smooth the old adhesive, using a putty knife or similar tool, until there is a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire front corner 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 the rubber dams from the body.
8. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
9. If you are reinstalling the old front corner glass, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive and the clips from the front corner glass. Clean the bonding surface on the inside face of the front corner glass and the edge of the glass with isopropyl alcohol. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.
10. Apply glass primer to the inside face of the corner glass, and let the primer dry, then attach the front corner trim (A) with adhesive tape to the front corner glass (B) as shown below. Be careful not to touch the glass where adhesive will be applied. Make sure the rear, top, and bottom trim edges of the trim and the glass line up. After placing the trim on the glass, remove the adhesive backing (C) from the adhesive tape (D), then press the adhesive portions into place.
11. Attach seals A and B to the inside face of the quarter glass trim (C). Be sure the top edges of the seals line up with the alignment lines (D) on the trim as shown.
12. Attach clips A and B with adhesive tape to the inside face of the front corner glass (C) as shown: Be careful not to touch the glass where adhesive will be applied. Make sure the upper corner of the upper of clips B contacts the inner shape of the front corner trim (D). Make sure the upper and front edges of clip A fit into the hole in the front corner trim.
13. Apply glass primer to the inside face of the front corner glass as shown below, and let the primer dry, then attach rubber dams A and B with adhesive tape to the inside face of the front corner glass (C). NOTE: Be careful not to touch the front corner glass where adhesive will be applied. Be sure the rear edge of each rubber dam contacts with the edge of the front corner trim. Cut the rubber dams flush with the front edge of the front corner glass.
14. Apply a light coat of glass primer to the inside face of the front corner glass (A) along the edge of the rubber dams (B) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: Apply the glass primer to the front and rear portions of the front corner glass, using the printed dots (C) on the front corner glass as a guide. Do not apply body primer to the front corner glass, and be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the front corner glass properly, causing a leak after the front corner glass is installed. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primed surface.
15. Apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint or metal around the front corner glass mounting flange. Let the body primer dry for at least 10 minutes: Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be careful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges. Do not apply body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the flange. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. Mask off the dashboard before applying the primer.
16. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown below.
17. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a continuous bead of adhesive (A) around the edge of the front corner glass (B), along the rubber dams (C, D), and along the front corner trim (E) as shown. Apply the adhesive to the front and rear portions of the front corner glass, using the printed dots (F) on the front corner glass as a guide. 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 front corner glass (B) over the opening, align it with the clips (C, D), and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the front corner 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. Remove the excess adhesive with a putty knife or a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
20. Wait at least one hour for the adhesive to dry, then spray water over the front corner glass and check for leaks. Mark the leaking areas and let the front corner glass dry, then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after front corner 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: 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 a piano wire. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces. Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines or terminals.

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1. Remove these items: Tailgate lower trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA»(ref-320485-S07971993382009071400000) ) Tailgate spoiler, for some models (see «TAILGATE SPOILER REPLACEMENT»(ref-320465-S41697784032009071400000) ) High mount brake light (see «HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REPLACEMENT»(ref-320451-S11222292912009071400000) ) Rear window wiper arm (see «WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT»(ref-320476-S42793769422009071400000) )
2. Remove rubber dams A and B 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 you are reinstalling the old rear window, 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. Make a hole with an awl through the adhesive from inside the vehicle at a corner of the rear window. 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 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
7. Carefully remove the rear window.
8. Scrape smooth the old adhesive, using a putty knife or similar tool, until there is 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 shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
10. If you are reinstalling the old rear window, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive, the fasteners and the rubber dams from the rear window. Clean the bonding surface on the inside face and the edge of the rear window with isopropyl alcohol. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.
11. Apply glass primer to the inside face of the rear window (C) as shown, and let the primer dry, then attach rubber dams A and B with adhesive tape to the inside face of the rear window. Be sure the rubber dam A lines up with alignment marks (D, E). Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied. Cut both ends of rubber dam A flush with the bottom edge of the rear window. Cut both ends of rubber dam B along the alignment marks (F) as shown below.
12. Apply primer to the areas of rubber dam A where rubber dams D attach as shown, then attach rubber dams D with adhesive tape to rubber dam A as shown below. Be sure the rubber dams D line up with the alignment marks (B). Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied.
13. Attach fasteners A and B with adhesive tape to the inside face of the rear window (C) as shown below. Be sure the fasteners line up with the alignment marks (D). Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied.
14. Attach the fasteners (A, B) with adhesive tape to the tailgate as shown.
15. If you are installing a new rear window, set the rear window (A) in the opening, and center it. Make alignment marks (C) across the rear window and body with a grease pencil at the four points shown. Make sure fasteners B contact with the holes of the tailgate corners. Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied.
16. Remove the rear window.
17. Apply a light coat of glass primer around the edge of the rear window (A) and along the rubber dams (B) as shown below, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: Apply the glass primer to both side portions of the rear window, using the printed dots (C) on the rear window as a guide. Do not apply body primer to the rear window, and be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges. 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 surfaces.
18. Apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint or metal 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 the body and glass primer sponges. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
19. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown below.
20. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a continuous bead of adhesive (A) around the edge of the rear window (B) and along the rubber dams (C) as shown below. Apply the adhesive to both side portions of the rear window, using the printed dots (D) on the rear window as a guide. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
21. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the opening, align it with the alignment marks you made in step 4 or step 15 , 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.
22. Remove the excess adhesive with a putty knife or a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
23. Wait at least one hour for the adhesive to dry, 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.
24. 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 a piano wire. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

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1. Remove these items: Rear door inner seal, as needed (see step 3 on «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS»(ref-320485-S17762258592009071400000) ) Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed (see «TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT»(ref-320486-S17117244942009071400000) ) Cargo area side trim panel, as needed (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(ref-320485-S20973463472009071400000) ) Quarter pillar trim (see «QUARTER PILLAR TRIM»(ref-320485-S41024685612009071400000) )
2. Remove the rubber dam (A) from the front edge of the quarter glass (B). If necessary, cut the rubber dam with a utility knife.
3. Apply protective tape to along the inside and outside edges of the body. Make a hole with an awl 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. Cutting positions
5. Carefully remove the quarter glass.
6. Scrape smooth the old adhesive, using a putty knife or similar tool, until there is 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 rubber dams from the body.
7. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
8. If you are reinstalling the old quarter glass, make alignment marks (A) along the edge of the old rear clip (B) as shown for installing the new rear clip.
9. If you are reinstalling the old quarter glass, use a putty knife to scrape off all of the old adhesive, clips and the rubber dams from the quarter glass. Clean the bonding surfaces on the inside face and the edge of the quarter glass with isopropyl alcohol. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.
10. Attach rubber dam A and rubber dam B with adhesive tape to the inside face of the quarter glass (C) as shown: Be careful not to touch the quarter glass where adhesive will be applied. Be sure rubber dam B contacts with rubber dam A.
11. Attach clips A, B, and C with adhesive tape to the inside face of the quarter glass (D) as shown: If you are reinstalling the old quarter glass, align clip C with the alignment marks (E) you made in step 8 . If you are installing a new quarter glass, align clip C with the alignment marks (F) on the glass. Make sure the index tabs (G) on clips A and B face the top of the glass. Be careful not to touch the quarter glass where adhesive will be applied.
12. Apply a light coat of glass primer a long the edge of the quarter glass (A) and rubber dams (B) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: Apply the glass primer to the corner portions of the quarter glass, using the printed dots (C) on the quarter glass as a guide. Do not apply body primer to the quarter glass, and be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges. 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 surfaces.
13. Apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint or metal 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 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 below.
15. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a continuous bead of adhesive (A) around the edge of the quarter glass (B) and along the rubber dams (C) as shown below. Apply the adhesive to the corner portions of the quarter glass, using the printed dots on the glass as a guide. 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 (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.
17. Remove the excess adhesive with a putty knife or a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
18. Wait at least one hour for the adhesive to dry, 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).