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Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual - part 478

 

 

STRUT TOWER BAR

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STRUT TOWER BAR

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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WINDOW GLASS

SPECIFICATIONS

ADHESIVES

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AC705425AB

1

23 ± 4 N·m
17 ± 3 ft-lb    

45 ± 7 N·m
33 ± 5 ft-lb    

Removal 

1.

Strut tower bar

Item

Specified adhesive

Windshield

3 M

™ AAD part No. 8609 super fast urethane and 3 M™ AAD part No. 

8608 super fast urethane primer or equivalent

Rear window glass

Item

Specified adhesive

Windshield

Adhesive tape: Double-sided tape [6.5 mm (0.25 in) width, 100 mm 
(3.93 in) length and 0.4 mm (0.015 in) thickness]

WINDOW GLASS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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The windshield, 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

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

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WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Do not apply primer on the adhesion surface, as adhesion 
may be reduced.

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

AC609007

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, 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 3M™ AAD part No. 8906 or equivalent.

Checking for water  leaks
Carry out a water test to verify there are no leaks.

Replacing  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

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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