Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 483

8F–53

BODY STRUCTURE

3. Stir the primer for a minute or more before use.

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(1) Adhesive
(2) Sealing Dam

(3) Primer Coating Area
(4) Windshield
(5) Upper Molding

6. Apply the adhesive (1) to the windshield.

D

After drying primer completely, apply a sealing
adhesive (Sun star # 555 or equivalent) along the
edge of the glass so that the sealing adhesive has a
20 mm (0.79 in) junction at middle of the base of the
glass.

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BODY STRUCTURE

NOTE: Apply an adhesive 3 minutes or more but within
24 hours after the application of primer. If more than 24
hours have passed, reapply primer.
Adhesive should be handled as follows:

1. Use the adhesive manufactured 3 months or less

ago.

2. Wipe off adhesive-stains on positions other than

requires application.

7. Install the windshield.

D

Set the windshield with sealing adhesive applied to
entire circumference in the body panel. Specifically,
adjust windshield support with the upper molding
making contact with the body panel, press the
glass, and tighten the windshield support.

NOTE: Affix the glass within 5 minutes of application.

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8. Install the front cowl cover.
9. Install side molding.

D

Use alcohol wipe or equivalent cleaner with soft
cloth to wipe away any excess adhesive.

D

Cure the bonding at a temperature of 20

°

C – 30

°

C

(68

°

F – 86

°

F) for 24 hours.

D

Check the windshield for any signs of water leak.

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10. Install windshield wiper arm.

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BODY STRUCTURE

Rear Quarter Glass

Parts Location

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(1) Clip
(2) Rear Quarter Glass
(3) Adhesive
(4) Fastener Tape

(5) Spacer
(6) Rear Quarter Trim Covers
(7) Air Outlet Garnish Assembly
(8) Rear Quarter Moulding
(9) Moulding

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the rear quarter trim covers.

D

Refer to 

Interior Trim Panels in Exterior/Interior Trim

section.

3. Remove the air outlet garnish assembly.

D

Pry the two clip positions free from the body panel.

4. Remove the rear quarter moulding.

D

Pry the five clip positions free from the body panel.

5. Remove the rear quarter glass.

D

Refer to 

Windshield in this section.

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BODY STRUCTURE

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:

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(1) Primer Coating Area (Glass side)
(2) Adhesive

(3) Primer Coating Area (Body panel side)
(4) Rear Quarter Glass
(5) Moulding

1. Clean the bonding surfaces of both the window glass

and body panel with a soft rag and white gasoline.

2. Apply the primer to the window glass and body panel.

D

Apply the primer (Sun star # 435-40 or equivalent)
to the window glass side bonding surface as shown
in the figure.

D

Apply the primer (Sun star # 435-95 or equivalent)
to the body side bonding surface.

3. Apply sealing adhesive to the window glass.

D

Make sure that the primer has dried completely.

D

Apply sealing adhesive (SunStar 555 or the
equivalent) to the circumference of the window
glass. There should be a 20 mm (0.79 in) overlap at
the lower front corner of the glass.

4. Attach the fastener tape and spacers to the points

shown in the illustration.

5. Attach the glass clips to the panel. Press the glass

into the panel until it adheres to the panel.

NOTE: Immediately wipe away any excess sealing
adhesive oozing from the panel and glass.

6. Allow the assembly to dry for 24 hours (20

∼

30

°

C).

7. Check to make sure that there is no water leakage

from the rear quarter glass.