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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Manual - part 362

STRUT TOWER BAR

BODY

42-9

STRUT TOWER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1421005600132

AC211421

Plate

Strut tower bar

44 ± 5 N·m

WINDOW GLASS

ADHESIVE

M1422000500111

Item

Specified adhesive

Windshield

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

Rear window glass

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

42-10

SPECIAL TOOLS

M1422000600293

Tool

Number

Name

Use

MB990480

MB990480

Glass holder

Removal and installation of window glass

MB990784

MB990784

Ornament remover

Removal of rear window lower moulding

WINDOW REPAIR

M1422005600038

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

Name

Remark

Adhesive

3M ATD Part No.8609 Super Fast Urethane Auto Glass Sealant or
equivalent

Primer

3M ATD Part No.8608 Super Fast Urethane Primer or equivalent

Spacers

Available as service part

Dam

Available as service part

Anti-rust solvent (or Tectyl
506T.Valvoline Oil Company)

For rust prevention

Isopropyl alcohol

For grease removal from bonded surface

Steel piano wire

Dia.

× length... 0.6mm × 1m For cutting adhesive

Glass adhesive knife

For cutting adhesive

Adhesive gun

For pressing-out adhesive

HANDLING OF AUTO WINDOW SEALER

Keep the sealant in a cool place, not exposed to the
direct rays of the sun. Do not place any heavy article
on the sealant nor press it, otherwise it will become
deformed. Avoid storing the sealant for more than 6
months, because it will lose its sealing effect.

BODY PINCH-WELD FLANGE SERVICING

Before servicing the body pinch-weld flange, remove
old adhesive completely. If the flange requires paint-
ing, bake it after painting is completed.

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION

AC306636

Cleaning of adhesion surface

Cut off the residual adhesive until the
thickness is less than 2 mm. Clean the
adhesion surface with isopropyl alcohol,
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 isopropyl alcohol, and let dry for
3 minutes or more.

Cleaning of adhesion surface

Clean off any dirt adhering to the adhesion
surface with isopropyl alcohol, and let dry
for 3 minutes or more.

Attaching of dual lock fastener

Attach the dual lock fastener 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, lightly 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 isopropyl alcohol.

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.