Acura RL. Manual - part 546

Fig. 8: Identifying Molding Upper Seal Of Molding 
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14. Set the windshield in the opening, and center it. Make alignment marks (A) across the windshield and 

body with a grease pencil at the four points shown. Make sure both clips (B) contact the edge of the 
body holes. Be careful not to touch the windshield where adhesive will be applied. 

Fig. 9: Making Alignment Marks Across Windshield And Body At The Four Points Shown 
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15. Remove the windshield.  

16. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer around the edge of the windshield (A) between the 

dams (B) and molding (C) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth: 

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Apply glass primer to the molding.  

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Do not apply body primer to the windshield, and do not get body and glass primer sponges 
mixed up.  

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Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the 
windshield properly, causing a leak after the windshield is installed.  

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Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primed surfaces. 

 

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Fig. 10: Applying Glass Primer To Molding 
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17. With a sponge, carefully apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint around the flange 

where new adhesive will be applied. Let the primer dry for at least 10 minutes: 

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Do not apply body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the flange.  

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Be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges.  

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Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. 

Fig. 11: Applying Body Primer To Exposed Paint As Shown 
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18. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown. 

 

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Fig. 12: Identifying Cut Sectional Of "V" In Nozzle Tip 
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19. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A) around the edge of the windshield 

(B) between the dams (C) and molding (D) as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after 
applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner. 

Fig. 13: Applyiny Adhesive to Windshield, Dams And Molding 
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20. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the opening, align it with the alignment marks made in 

step 14, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the windshield until its edges are fully seated 
on the adhesive all the way around. Do not open or close any of the doors for about an hour until the 
adhesive is dry.  

21. Scrape or wipe any excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove adhesive from a 

painted surface or the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened with alcohol.  

22. After the adhesive has dried, spray water over the windshield and check for leaks. Mark any leaking 

areas, and let the windshield dry, then seal with sealant: 

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Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after windshield installation. If the vehicle has to be 

 

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used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven slowly. 

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Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after installation.  

23. Reinstall all remaining removed parts. 

REAR WINDOW REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove these items: 

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Trunk lid (see TRUNK LID ADJUSTMENT )  

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Rear shelf (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA )  

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High mount brake light (see HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REPLACEMENT )  

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XM antenna module (see XM ANTENNA MODULE REPLACEMENT )  

2. Disconnect the window antenna connectors (A) and rear window defogger connectors (B). 

Left side  

Fig. 14: Identifying Window Antenna Connectors And Rear Window Defogger Connectors (Left
Side) 
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Right side  

NOTE:

Advise the customer not to do the following things for 2 to 3 days: 

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Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.  

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Twist the body excessively (such as when going in and out of 
driveways at an angle or driving over rough, uneven roads).  

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When replacing a broken windshield, a commercially available 
windshield cutter can be efficiently used for cutting the adhesive.  

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

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Wear eye protection while cutting the glass adhesive with piano wire.  

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Cover interior surfaces to avoid damaging them.  

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Do not damage the rear window defogger grid lines, window antenna 
grid lines, and terminals.  

 

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