Civic L4-1.8L (2006)
6. Remove the lower rubber dam (A) from the lower edge of the rear window (B). If necessary, cut the molding with a utility knife.
7. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A) back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano wire as close to the rear window (B) as
possible to prevent damage to the body, and carefully cut through the adhesive (C) around the entire rear window.
8. Carefully remove the rear window.
9. With a putty knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire rear window
opening flange:
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Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
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Remove the fasteners from the body.
10. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
11. If the old rear window will be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off the old adhesive, the moldings and the fasteners from the rear window.
Clean the inside face and the edge of the rear window with alcohol where new adhesive will be applied. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil, and grease.
