Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 947

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SPECIAL TOOLS

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WINDOW GLASS

GENERAL INFORMATION

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The windshield, quarter window <ECLIPSE> and lift-
gate glass <ECLIPSE> are attached by an ure-
thane-base adhesive to the window frame. This 
adhesive provides improved glass holding and seal-
ing, and also permits use of body openings having a 
greater structural strength.

TOOL

TOOL NUMBER AND 
NAME

SUPERSESSION

APPLICATION

MB990480 Glass holder

General service tool

Removal and installation of 
window glass

MB990449 Window 
molding remover

General service tool

Removal of drip molding

MB990480

MB990449

ITEM

APPLICATION

QUANTITY

Wire (dia 

× 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 leaks and 
gathering after adhesive application

As required

3M

TM

 AAD Part No. 8880 or 

equivalent

For cleaning

As required

Glass holder MB990480

For holding window glass

Two

Window molding remover 
MB990449

For roof drip molding removal

One

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WINDSHIELD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Front Deck Garnish Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Windshield Wiper and Washer 

P.51-15

.)

• Drip Garnish Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Garnish and Molding 

P.51-9

.) <ECLIPSE SPYDER>

• Front Pillar Trim Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trim 

P.52A-8

.) 

• Headlining Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining 

P.52A-12

.) 

• Inside Rear View Mirror Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Inside Rear View Mirror 

P.52A-13

.)

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A

A

C

C

B

B

SECTION A – A

9.5 (0.4)

1.6 (0.6)

1.5 (0.1)

(Entire

circumference)

SECTION B – B

mm (in)

26 (1.0)

12 (0.5)

4

PRIMER

PRIMER

SECTION C – C

7.5 (0.3)

PRIMER

ADHESIVE: 3M™ AAD PART NO.8609 SUPER FAST URETHANE AND 3M™AAD PART NO.8608 SUPER FAST
URETHANE PRIMER OR EQUIVALENT

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Required Special Tool:

• MB990480: Glass Holder

• MB990449: Window molding remover

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F

F

3

7

10

7

9

9

1

D

D

E

E

7

4

2

SECTION D – D

1

8, 9

2

SECTION E – E

1

2

6, 7

SECTION F – F

2

5

ADHESIVE TAPE: DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 
[6 mm (0.24 in) WIDE AND 0.125 mm (0.0049 in)
THICK]

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5

REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>> >>D<<

1. ROOF DRIP MOLDING <ECLIPSE>

<<B>> >>C<<

2. WINDSHIELD

>>C<<

3. GLASS STOPPER

>>C<<

4. WINDOW SPACER

>>C<<

5. SPACER

>>C<<

6. WINDSHIELD UPPER MOLDING

>>B<<

7. FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP A 

<ECLIPSE>

>>B<<

8. FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP B 

<ECLIPSE>

>>A<<

9. DRIP MOLDING CLIP A <ECLIPSE>

>>A<<

10. DRIP MOLDING CLIP B <ECLIPSE>

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

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<<A>> ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL

CAUTION

If the roof drip molding has become warped, should be 
replaced (do not re-use).
Use special tool MB990449 to lever out the roof drip molding.

.

<<B>> WINDSHIELD REMOVAL
1. To protect the body (paint surface), apply cloth tape to all 

body areas around the installed 

2. Using piano wire

(1) Using a sharp-point drill, make a hole in the windshield 

adhesive.

(2) Pass the piano wire from the inside of the vehicle through 

the hole.

(3) Using a sharp-point drill, make a hole in the windshield 

adhesive.

(4) Pass the piano wire from the inside of the vehicle through 

the hole.

CAUTION

Do not let the piano wire touch the edge of the windshield.

(5) Pull the piano wire alternately from the inside and outside 

along the windshield to cut the adhesive.

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MB990449

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