Repairing Back Window Glass on Honda Accord SE Sedan - 2002 Model
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6. Remove the molding (A) from the edge of the rear window (B). If necessary, cut the molding with a utility knife.
7. Pull down the rear portion of the headliner. Take care not to bend the headliner excessively, or you may crease or break it.
8. Apply protective tape (A) along the inside and outside edges of the body as shown. Using an awl, make a hole through the adhesive (B) from
inside the vehicle. Push a piece of piano wire (C) through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.
9. 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 as
possible to prevent damage to the body, and carefully cut through the adhesive around the entire rear window.
10. Carefully remove the rear window.
11. 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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Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
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Remove the fasteners from the body.