Glass: Removal & Installation Honda Fit I

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 manufacturer of the tool.

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1. Remove these items: Rearview mirror (see «REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(ref-291444-S06277723032008072800000) ) Windshield wiper arms (see «WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-291397-S26113521672008072800000) ) Cowl covers (see «COWL COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-291446-S40185653602008072800000) )
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 windshield 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-291427-S24695240502008072800000) ). 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 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 portions
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 fasteners and the rubber dam 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 upper rubber dam (A), corner rubber dams (B), lower rubber dam (C) and fasteners (D) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the windshield (E) as shown: Be sure the rubber dam and fasteners line up with the alignment marks (F). 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 and fasteners adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.02 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.29 in.)
12. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer where the new molding is to be installed, using the dots (A) as a guide, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primed surfaces.
13. 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 ones 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. Install the fasteners to the body.
15. 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.
16. Remove the windshield.
17. 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 the primed surface.
18. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the windshield 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. Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
19. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
20. 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.
21. 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 any of the doors for about an hour until the adhesive is dry.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. Reinstall all 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. Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surface.

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1. Remove the A-pillar trim (see «A-PILLAR TRIM»(ref-291427-S16571627862008072800000) ) .
2. From inside the vehicle, use a knife (A) to cut through the front corner glass adhesive (B) all the way around. Apply protective tape along the edge of the entire front corner glass opening flange.
3. From outside the vehicle, pry the front corner glass clips (A, B) and the front corner trim clips (C), then carefully remove the glass (D) and trim (E) together. The trim is not glued to the glass.
4. 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 front corner glass opening flange: Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding. If any of the clips are broken, remove them from the body.
5. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.
6. If the old front corner glass is to be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off all of old adhesive from the front corner glass. Clean the inside face of the front corner glass 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.
7. Attach the rubber dam (A), upper clip (B), and lower clip (C) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the front corner glass (D) as shown: Be careful not to touch the front corner glass where adhesive will be applied. The left front corner glass is shown, and the right front corner glass is symmetrical except the upper clip. It is glued on the right front corner glass with its convex portion (E) upward. Rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3 mm (0.12 in.) Clips adhesive tape: Thickness 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) Width 11 mm (0.43 in.)
8. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer to the inside face of the front corner glass (A) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: With the printed dots (B) on the front corner glass as a guide, apply the glass primer to each corner of the glass. Do not apply body primer to the front corner 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 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.
9. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the front corner glass 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. Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
10. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
11. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A) around the front corner glass (B) as shown: With the printed dots (C) on the front corner glass as a guide, apply the adhesive to both side portions of the front corner glass. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
12. Set the front corner glass (A) to the front comer trim (B) quickly. Be careful not to touch the front corner glass where adhesive will be spread.
13. Use a suction cup to hold the front corner glass (A) over the opening while holding the front corner trim (B) with the other hand, align the clips, 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.
14. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a painted surface or the front corner glass, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened with alcohol.
15. After the adhesive has dried, 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.
16. 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 and terminals.

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1. Remove these items: Tailgate lower trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA»(ref-291427-S18574848342008072800000) ) Tailgate spoiler (see «TAILGATE SPOILER REPLACEMENT»(ref-291446-S14119968562008072800000) ) High mount brake light (see «HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REPLACEMENT»(ref-291416-S18392243002008072800000) ) Rear window wiper arm (see «REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR»(ref-291397-S11005442662008072800000) ) Washer nozzle (see «WASHER TUBE REPLACEMENT»(ref-291397-S30855401542008072800000) )
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 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. Cutting positions
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 fasteners (A), upper rubber dam (B), and seals (C) with adhesive tape (with tailgate spoiler) to the inside face of the rear window (D) as shown. Attach the lower rubber dam (E) with adhesive tape along the edge of the rear window. Before installing the upper and lower rubber dams, apply primer to the inside face of the rear window. Be sure the fasteners and upper rubber dam line up with alignment marks (F). Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied. 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.) Seals adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 15 mm (0.59 in.) Lower rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.2 mm (0.009 in.) Width 4 mm (0.16 in.)
12. Cut the excess lower rubber dam along both beveled edges of the rear window.
13. Glue 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 (0.30 in.)
14. 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: 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 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. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge 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) around the edge of the rear window (C) and along the rubber dams (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 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: 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 the quarter pillar trim (see «QUARTER PILLAR TRIM»(ref-291427-S02695051802008072800000) ).
2. Remove the rear lower 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. 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. Cutting positions
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, fastener and the rubber dam 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 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 rear upper rubber dam (A), rubber dam (B), rear lower rubber dam (C), upper clip (D), lower clip (E), and rear clip (F) with adhesive tape to the inside face of the quarter glass (G) as shown: First glue the front upper rubber dam to the bottom of the quarter glass trim, then glue the other rubber dams around the edge of the quarter glass. Be sure top of the front lower rubber dam contacts bottom of the front upper rubber dam. If necessary, cut the rubber dam. Align the center of the rear clip with the alignment mark (H) you made in step 9 . Be careful not to touch the quarter glass where adhesive will be applied. Rear upper rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) Width 4 mm (0.16 in.) Rear lower rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3 mm (0.12 in.) Rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Width 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) Upper clip adhesive tape: Thickness 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) Width 9 mm (0.35 in.) Lower clip adhesive tape: Thickness 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) Width 11 mm (0.22 in.) Rear clip adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.02 in.) Width 7.5 mm (0.30 in.)
12. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer along the edge of the quarter glass (A) and rubber dams (B) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: With the printed dots (C) on the quarter glass as a guide, apply the glass primer to the upper and lower corner portions 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 the primed surface.
13. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the quarter glass 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.
14. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
15. 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 quarter glass (B) and along the rubber dams (C) as shown. With the printed dots on the quarter glass 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.
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. 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. 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.
19. Reinstall ail 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).