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Acura (Honda) 3.5RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (2001)18 · Windows and Glass
18 · Body & interior

Windshield: Locations (page 3 of 9)

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
RL 3.5RL
Engine
V6-3474cc 3.5L
Year
2001
Section
Windshield
Windows and GlassLocations · page 3 of 9
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4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the dashboard and body as shown. Using an awl, make a hole through the rubber dam and adhesive from

inside the vehicle. Push the piano wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.

5. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire back and forth in a sawing motion, and carefully cut through the rubber dam and adhesive around

the entire windshield.

CAUTION:  Hold the piano wire as close to the windshield as possible to prevent damage to the body and dashboard.

6. Carefully remove the windshield.

Installation

1. Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire windshield

opening flange.

NOTE:
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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 rubber dams and fasteners from the body.

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Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.

2. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.

NOTE:  After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.

3. If the old windshield is to be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive, then clean the windshield surface with alcohol

where new adhesive is to be applied.

NOTE:  Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil and grease.

CAUTION:  Avoid setting the windshield on its edges; small chips may later develop into cracks.

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