Suzuki Grand Vitara JB416 / JB420. Manual - part 384

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6) Cut adhesive all around rear quarter window (1) with 

piano string (2). When using tool, windshield knife 
(3), to cut adhesive, be careful not to cause damage 
to windshield. Use wire to cut adhesive along lower 
part of windshield.

NOTE
Use piano string (2) as close to glass as 
possible so as to prevent damage to body.

 

7) Using knife (1), smoothen adhesive (2) remaining on 

body side (3) so that it is 1 – 2 mm (0.039 – 0.078 
in.) thick all around.

NOTE
Before using knife (1), clean it with alcohol or 
the like to remove oil from it.

 

8) When reusing rear quarter window, remove the 

adhesive (1) from it, using care not to damage 
primer coated surface (2).

Installation

1) Using cleaning solvent, clean rear quarter window 

edge where rear quarter window glass is to be 
adhered. (Let it dry for more than 10 minutes.)

2) Clean contact surfaces of old adhesive (4), paint or 

bare metal thoroughly.
If surfaces of paint or bare metal come out, apply 
primer (2) for body with caution not to apply primer 
(2) to surface of adhesive remaining on body.

NOTE

• Be sure to refer to primer maker’s 

instruction for proper handling and drying 
time.

• Do not touch body and old adhesive 

surfaces where glass is to be adhered.

 

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1. Do not apply primer
3. Apply primer

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3) Clean glass surface to be adhered to body with 

clean cloth. If cleaning solvent is used, let it dry for 
10 minutes or more.

Cleaning Area for rear quarter window (distance 
from the edge of glass or molding)
30 – 50 mm (1.18 – 1.97 in.)

4) Using new brush, apply sufficient amount of primer 

onto glass along glass edge.

NOTE

• Be sure to refer to maker’s instruction for 

proper handling and drying time.

• Do not apply primer on outside of ceramic 

coated surface.

• Do not touch primer coated surface.

 

Width applied primer for rear quarter window
“a”: 14 mm (0.55 in.)

[A]: 5 door model

5. 23 mm (0.91 in.)

[B]: 3 door model

6. 35 mm (1.48 in.)

1. Ceramic print line

7. 20 mm (0.79 in.)

2. 13 mm (0.51 in.)

8. 29 mm (1.41 in.)

3. 18 mm (0.71 in.)

9. 19 mm (0.75 in.)

4. 88 mm (3.46 in.)

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[A]

[B]

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“a”

“a”

“a”

“a”

“a”

“a”

“a”

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5) Apply primer for molding along molding surface all 

around.

6) Apply adhesive (1) referring to figure.

NOTE

• Press glass (2) against fittings surface of 

body panel quickly after adhesive (1) is 
applied.

• Use of rubber sucker grip is helpful to hold 

and carry glass after adhesive (1) is 
applied.

• Perform steps 4) to 5) within 10 min. to 

ensure sufficient adhesion.

• Be sure to refer to adhesive maker’s 

instruction for proper handling and drying 
time.

• Start from bottom side of glass (2).
• Be careful not to damage primer.

 

Adhesive amount specifications and position for 
rear quarter window
Width “a”: Approx. 7 mm (0.28 in.)
Height “b”: Approx. 15 mm (0.59 in.)
Position “c”: Approx. 20 mm (0.79 in.)
Position “d”: Approx. 25 mm (0.98 in.)
Position “e”: Approx. 30 mm (1.20 in.)
Position “f”: Approx. 95 mm (3.75 in.)
Position “g”: Approx. 42 mm (1.65 in.)
Position “h”: Approx. 27 mm (1.06 in.)
Position “i”: Approx. 36 mm (1.42 in.)
Position “j”: Approx. 26 mm (1.02 in.)

[A]: 5 door model

3. Ceramic print line

[B]: 3 door model

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7) Holding rubber sucker grip (1), place glass onto body 

by aligning mating marks marked in step 3) and 
press it.

8) Check for water leakage by pouring water over 

windshield through hose. If leakage is found, dry 
windshield and fill leaky point with adhesive. If water 
still leaks even after that, remove glass and start 
installation procedure all over again.

NOTE

• Do not use high pressure water.
• Do not blow compressed air directly at 

adhesive applied part when drying.

• Do not use infrared lamp or like for drying.

 

CAUTION

!

 

Upon completion of installation, note the 
following.
• Sudden closing of door before adhesive is 

completely set may cause glass to become 
loose or to come off. Therefore, if door is 
opened or closed before adhesive is 
completely set, make sure to open all door 
glasses and use proper care.

• If molding is not securely in place, hold it 

down with a tape until adhesive is 
completely set.

• Each adhesive has its own setting time.
• Be sure to refer to its maker’s instruction, 

check setting time of adhesive to be used 
and observe precautions to be taken 
before adhesive is set.

• Refrain from driving till adhesive is 

completely set so as to ensure proper and 
sufficient adhesion.

 

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