Acura RL. Manual - part 548

Fig. 21: Identifying Lower Rubber Dam, Adhesive Tape And Lower Edge
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14. Attach the Velcro fasteners (A) with adhesive tape to the rear window opening flange (B) of the body

on both sides.

Adhesive tape: Thickness 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)

Fig. 22: Identifying Velcro Fasteners And Rear Window Opening Flange
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15. Set the rear window in the opening, and center it. Make alignment marks (A) across the rear window

and body with a grease pencil at the four points shown. Make sure both upper clips (B) are in the body
holes. Be careful not to touch the rear window where adhesive will be applied.

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Fig. 23: Making Alignment Marks Across Windshield And Body At The Four Points Shown
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16. Remove the rear window.

17. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer along the edge of the rear window (A) between the

dam B (B) and dam C (C) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth:

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Do not apply body primer to the rear window, and do not get body and glass primer sponges
mixed up.

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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.

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Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primed surfaces.

Fig. 24: Applying Light Coat Of Glass Primer At Edge Of Rear Window
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18. With a sponge, carefully apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint around the flange

where new adhesive will be applied. Let the primer dry for at least 10 minutes:

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Do not apply body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the flange.

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Be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges.

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Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.

Fig. 25: Applying Light Coat Of Body Primer To Any Exposed Paint
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19. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.

Fig. 26: Identifying Cut Section Of "V" Nozzle Tip
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20. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A) around the edge of the rear

window (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.

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Fig. 27: Applyiny Adhesive to Windshield, Dams And Molding
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21. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the opening, align it with the alignment marks you

made in 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. Do not open or close any of the doors for about an
hour until the adhesive is dry.

22. Scrape or wipe any 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.

23. After the adhesive has dried, then spray water over the rear window and check for leaks. Mark any

leaking areas, let the rear window dry, then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hour
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.

Advise the customer not to do the following things for 2 to 3 days:

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Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.

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Twist the body excessively (such as when going in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough, uneven roads).

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