Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 270

STRUT TOWER BAR

BODY

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STRUT TOWER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Where fitted)

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WINDOW GLASS

GENERAL

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The windshield and rear window glass are attached 
by an urethane-base adhesive to the window frame. 
This adhesive provides improved glass holding and 
sealing, and also gives body openings a greater 
structural strength.

ITEMS

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12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb    

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb    

48 ± 7 N·m
36 ± 5 ft-lb    

REMOVAL STEPS

1. STRUT TOWER BAR
2. STRUT TOWER BAR BRACKET

ITEM

APPLICATION

QUANTITY

Wire (diameter 

× length)

For cutting adhesive

Five pieces of wire 0.6 mm 

× 1 m 

(0.02 in 

× 3.3 ft)

Glass adhesive knife

For cutting adhesive

One

Sealant gun

For adhesive application

One

Wiping shop towels

-

As required

Sealer

For prevention of water and wind 
leaks after adhesive application

As required

3M AAD

™ Part No. 8906 or 

equivalent

For cleaning

As required

Glass holder MB990480

For securing of window glass

Two

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not apply the primer on the adhesive 
remained as the adhesion may be reduced.

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CLEANING OF ADHESION SURFACE

CUT OFF THE RESIDUAL ADHESIVE

UNTIL THE THICKNESS IS LESS THAN

2 mm (0.08 inch). CLEAN THE ADHESION

SURFACE WITH 3M™ AAD PART

NO. 8906 OR EQUIVALENT, AND LET

DRY FOR 3 MINUTES OR MORE.

CLEANING OF ADHESION SURFACE

COMPLETELY CUT OFF ALL OF THE

RESIDUAL ADHESIVE. CLEAN THE

ADHESIVE SURFACE WITH 3M™ AAD

PART NO. 8906 OR EQUIVALENT, AND

LET DRY FOR 3 MINUTES OR MORE.

CLEANING OF ADHESION SURFACE

CLEAN OFF ANY DIRT ADHERING TO

THE ADHESION SURFACE WITH 3M™

AAD PART NO. 8906 OR EQUIVALENT,

AND LET DRY FOR 3 MINUTES OR

MORE.

ATTACHING OF WINDOW SPACER

ATTACH THE WINDOW SPACER TO SET

THE POSITIONS FOR THE GLASS TO BE

INSTALLED.

GLUING OF WINDOW DAM AND WINDOW SPACER

GLUE THE WINDOW DAM AND WINDOW SPACER TO THE GLASS, FOLLOWING THE

STANDARD POSITION ALL THE WAY AROUND THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE GLASS.

APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE

WITHIN 30 MINUTES AFTER APPLYING THE PRIMER, APPLY THE ADHESIVE EVENLY

ALL THE WAY AROUND THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE GLASS.

INSTALLING THE GLASS

AFTER APPLYING THE ADHESIVE, LIGHTY  PRESS THE GLASS

EVENLY SO THAT IT ADHERES COMPLETELY.

CLEANING

AFTER REMOVING EXCESS ADHESIVE FROM THE BODY OR

GLASS WITH A SPATULA, ETC. CLEAN OFF  WITH 3M™ AAD

PART NO. 8906 OR EQUIVALENT.

CHECKING FOR WATER  LEAKS

CARRY OUT A SHOWER TEST TO CHECK THAT NO WATER 

LEAKS THROUGH.

REPLACE  THE GLASS

REUSING THE GLASS

WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

BODY SIDE

WINDOW GLASS SIDE

APPLICATION OF PRIMER

DO NOT APPLY PRIMER ON RESIDUAL ADHESIVE AS DOING SO MAY AFFECT ADHESION. APPLY ENOUGH PRIMER ON ADHESION 

SURFACE EVENLY TAKING CARE NOT TO APPLY IT ON THE RESIDUAL ADHESIVE. AFTER APPLYING PRIMER, LET IT DRY FOR 

3 MINUTES OR MORE.

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WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSIS

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If water emerges from the following points, there is a 
problem in the seal or body flange.

• Windshield

• Rear window glass

WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If 
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you 
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a 
window glass fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the 

customer exists.

3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom 

Chart.

4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Water Leak Through Windshield/Rear Window Glass

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check if the seal is faulty.

Q: Is the seal faulty?

YES : 

Repair the seal, then go to Step 3.

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check if the body flange is deformed.

Q: Is the body flange deformed?

YES : 

Replay the body flange, then go to Step 3.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : 

Return to Step 1.

NO : 

This diagnosis complete.

SPECIAL TOOL

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SYMPTOM

INSPECTION 
PROCEDURE

REFERENCE PAGE

Water leak through windshield

1

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Water leak through rear window glass

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND 
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB990480 Glass holder

General service tool

Removal and installation 
of window glass

MB990480

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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WINDSHIELD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Front Deck Garnish Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 51, Windshield Wiper and Washer 

P.51-17

).

• Roof Drip Molding Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 51, Garnish and Molding 

P.51-8

).

• Front Pillar Trim Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Trims 

P.52A-11

).

• Instrument Panel Front End Garnish Removal and Instal-

lation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel Assembly 

P.52A-4

).

• Inside Rear View Mirror Removal and Installation (Refer 

to GROUP 52A, Inside Rear View Mirror 

P.52A-20

).

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