Glass: Removal & Installation Honda S2000 AP1

Windshield Replacement

Note. Familiarize yourself with GLASS REPLACEMENT PROCESS .

Parts Removal

First remove these items

1. Rearview mirror (see REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT )
2. Front roof rail trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - FRONT ROOF AREA )
3. Windshield wiper arms (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
4. Cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT )

Rubber Dams and Fastener Installation, and Primer Application

1. Be sure the rubber dams and fasteners line up with the alignment marks.
2. Attach the rubber dams and fasteners with adhesive tape.
3. To attach the molding, apply primer to the areas between the alignment marks of the windshield.

Rubber dam adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.)

Fastener adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)

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Molding Installation

1. Be sure the alignment marks on the molding line up with the alignment marks on the windshield.
2. Attach the molding with adhesive tape.
3. Attach the molding seals to the molding.

Molding adhesive tape: Thickness 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)

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Fastener (Body Side) Installation/Body Primer Application

Note. Apply body primer to exposed painted surfaces only.

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Remove these items, and disconnect the rear window defogger connectors

1. Headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
2. Rear window lower trim (see INTERIOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

Rubber Dams, Fasteners, and Spacers Installation

1. Be sure the rubber dams, fasteners, and spacers line up with the alignment marks.
2. Attach the upper fastener and lower fastener with adhesive tape.
3. Attach the rubber dams and spacers with adhesive tape.

Upper fastener adhesive tape: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)

Lower fastener adhesive tape: Thickness 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)

Rubber dam and spacer adhesive tape: Thickness 0.16 mm (0.006 in.)

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To attach the molding, apply a light coat of primer to the bottom area on the outside of the rear window, and attach the molding with urethane adhesive.

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Fastener (Roof side) Installation/Body Primer Application

Note. Apply body primer to exposed painted surfaces only. Attach the lower fasteners with adhesive tape.

Lower fastener adhesive tape: Thickness 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

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