Subaru Impreza 2003, Service Manual

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GW-27
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS
WINDSHIELD GLASS
9) Apply primer to the adhesive layer of glass using
sponge.
Glass primer:
Betawipe VPO 4604 or Betaprime 5001 or
equivalent
10) Apply primer to adhesive layer of body.
Painted surface primer:
Betaprime 5402 or equivalent
NOTE:
• Primer once attached to painted surface of the
body and internal trim is hard to wipe off. Mask the
circumference of such areas.
• Let the primer dry for about ten minutes before
installing the glass.
• Do not touch the surface coated with primer.
11) Cut off the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and
set it in sealant gun.
12) Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as
shown.
Adhesive:
Gurit-ESSEX Betaseal 1502 or equivalent
13) Fit the matching pins using suction rubber cup
to install the windshield glass.
14) Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.
15) Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out us-
ing spatula.
16) After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to
stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE:
• When the door is opened/closed after glass is
bonded, always lower the door glass and then
open/close it carefully.
• Move the vehicle slowly.
• For minimum drying time and time the vehicle
must be left standing before driving after bonding,
follow the instructions or instruction manual from
adhesive manufacturer.
17) After curing of adhesive, pour water on external
surface of vehicle to check that there are no water
leaks.
NOTE:
When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or
her that the vehicle should not be subjected to
heavy impact for at least three days.
18) Install the cowl panel. <Ref. to EI-32, INSTAL-
LATION, Cowl Panel.>
(1) Application of primer
(2) Glass side
(3) Body side
(1) 10 mm (0.39 in)
(2) 15 mm (0.59 in)
(3)
(2)
(1)
GW-00073
(1)
(2)
GW-00238
(1) 12 — 15 mm (0.47 — 0.59 in)
(1)
GW-00239
GW-00045