Mitsubishi Grandis. Manual - part 671

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

42-12

CAUTION

•

Be careful not to remove more adhesive than is 

necessary.

• Be careful also not to damage the paintwork 

on the body surface with the knife. If the 
paintwork is damaged, repair the damaged 
area with repair paint or anti-rust agent.

5. Use a knife to cut away the remaining adhesive so 

that the thickness is within 2 mm around the entire 
circumference of the body flange.

6. Finish the flange surfaces so that they are 

smooth.

7. If the windshield is reused, scrape away all traces 

of old adhesive, the glass stopper (shown in the 
illustration) and the windshield spacer.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< WINDSHIELD SPACER 
INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Leave the degreased parts for 3 or more minutes 
to dry well, before starting on the next step. Do 
not touch the degreased parts.
1. Use isopropyl alcohol to degrease the inside and 

outside of the windshield and the body flanges.

2. The inner side of the windshield is curved, 

therefore, make a point to assemble the glass 
stopper and windshield spacer without any lifting 
and assemble in the position shown.

>>B<< WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION

1. Install the windshield moulding to the windshield.
2. When replacing the windshield, temporarily set 

the windshield against the body, and place a 
mating mark on the windshield and body.

ACX00476 AB

AC303448AC

Windshield

Glass stopper

Cut off these convex parts

AC303447AC

Windshield end line

Seal line

Windshield spacer

Windshild

Align the windshield spacer
end line with the notch of the
ceramic line

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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CAUTION

• The primer strengthens the adhesive, so be 

sure to apply it evenly around the entire 
circumference. However, a too thick 
application will weaken the adhesive.

• Do not touch the coated surface.
• Do not apply the primer on the remaining 

adhesive because of weakening the adhesive.

3. Soak a sponge in the primer, and apply evenly to 

the windshield and the body in the specified 
places. If the old adhesive does not remain on the 
body flange because of the body panel or others, 
also apply the primer to the specified body side.

4. Allow the windshield to dry for at least three 

minutes after applying primer.

5. Fill a sealant gun with adhesive. Then apply the 

adhesive evenly around the windshield within 30 
minutes after applying the primer.
NOTE: Cut the tip of the sealant gun nozzle into a 
V shape to simplify adhesive application.

6. Align the mating marks on the windshield and the 

body, and lightly press the windshield evenly so 
that it adheres completely.

7. Use spatula or the like to remove any excessive 

adhesive. Then clean the surface with isopropyl 
alcohol.

8. Bond the windshield to the body, and install the 

roof drip moulding quickly before the adhesive 
cures (Refer to GROUP51, Moulding 

P.51-8

).

CAUTION

• Do not move the vehicle unless absolutely 

necessary.

• When testing for water leakage, do not pinch 

the end of the hose to spray the water.

9. Wait 30 minutes or more, and then test for water 

leakage.

ACX00480

10 mm

15 mm

AB

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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DELTA WINDOW GLASS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1422001300057

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Front Pillar Trim, Cowl Side Trim Upper Removal and 

Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim 

P.52A-10

).

• Side Defroster Duct A Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 55, Ducts 

P.55-227

).

AC303449

N

AG

1

2

3

1

1

1

Seal line

ceramic line

A

A

C

C

B

B

Primer centre

Primer

N

12

12

12

12

9

9

9.3

12

9

12

9

9.2

Section A – A

Section B – B

Primer

Primer centre

Primer

Primer centre

Section C – C

Units: mm 

Adhesive: 3M ATD Part No. 8609 Super Fast Urethane Auto Glass Sealant or equivalent and 
3M ATD Part No. 8608 Super Fast Urethane Primer or equivalent

Removal steps

•

Fender (Refer to 

P.42-6

).

<<A>>

1.

Delta window glass assembly

2.

Clip

3.

Gasket

Removal steps (Continued)

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>>DELTA WINDOW GLASS 
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. In order to protect the body (paint surface), apply 

cloth tape to all body areas around the installed 
delta window glass.

2. Stick cloth tape to avoid the delta window glass 

from dropping.

3. Using a sharp-point drill, make hole in the delta 

window glass adhesive.

CAUTION

Do not let the piano wire touch the edge of the 
delta window glass.
4. Cut off the delta window glass adhesive according 

to the procedure below.

(1) To remove the adhesive from the bottom of the 

delta window glass, feed a piano wire into the 
passenger compartment through the hole, and 
then cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano 
wire alternately from the inside and outside of 
the vehicle.

(2) To remove the adhesive from the rear of the 

delta window glass, feed a piano wire into the 
passenger compartment through the hole, and 
then cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano 
wire alternately from the inside and outside of 
the vehicle.

(3) To remove the adhesive from the front of the 

delta window glass, feed a piano wire into the 
passenger compartment through the hole, and 
then cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano 
wire alternately from the inside and outside of 
the vehicle.

5. Make mating marks on the delta window glass 

and body, and use the special tool (window glass 
holder, MB990480) to remove the delta window 
glass.

Installation steps

•

Fender (Refer to 

P.42-6

).

>>A<<

3.

Gasket

>>A<<

2.

Clip

>>A<<

1.

Delta window glass assembly

AC303408AB

Cloth tape

AC303409AC

Seal line

Delta window
glass assemble

 Piano wire

AC303410 AC

Seal line

Delta window
glass assembly

 Piano wire

AC303411AC

Seal line

Delta window
glass assembly

 Piano wire

AC303412 AC

MB990480