Isuzu Rodeo UE. Manual - part 619

8F–49

BODY STRUCTURE

Windshield

Parts Location

607RX002

Legend

(1) Windshield Wiper Arm
(2) Windshield Upper Molding
(3) Windshield

(4) Windshield Side Molding
(5) Windshield Support
(6) Front Cowl Cover

8F–50

BODY STRUCTURE

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove windshield wiper arm.

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Refer to Wiper/Washer System in this section.

3. Remove windshield side molding.

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Pull the molding out from drip rail.

4. Remove front cowl cover.
5. Remove windshield support.
6. Remove upper moulding.
7. Remove windshield.

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Use a knife to cut through part of the adhesive
caulking material.

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Secure one end of a piece of steel piano wire (0.02
inches in diameter) to a piece of wood that can
serve as a handle.

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Use a pair of needle nose pliers to insert the other
end of the piano wire through the adhesive caulking
material at the edge of the windshield glass.

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Secure the other end of the piano wire to another
piece of wood.

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With the aid of an assistant, carefully move the
piano wire with a sawing motion to cut through the
adhesive caulking material around the entire
circumference of the windshield glass.

607RS014

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Clean the remaining adhesive caulking material
from the area of the body which holds the
windshield.

Installation

1. Install windshield glass

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Clean the windshield glass bonding surface.

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Use a soft rag and unleaded gasoline to wipe off any
adhesive remaining on the body.

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Mount the glass as shown in the illustration. Attach
spacers in 10 locations.

607RW004

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Apply primer #A435–95 or equivalent to the body
side bonding surface. The primer should extend 25
mm (0.98 in.)
Apply primer #435–40 or equivalent to the
windshield glass side bonding surface.
The primer should extend 25 mm (0.98 in.) from end
of the glass.

NOTE: Allow curing time of at least 1 min after application
of the primer before applying adhesive.

8F–51

BODY STRUCTURE

607RW003

Legend

(1) Adhesive
(2) Sealing Dam

(3) Primer Coating Area
(4) Windshield
(5) Upper Molding

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Apply sealing adhesive (ESSEX #551–11 or
equivalent).
If you are using an air gun, air pressure should be
maintained at 147 – 294 kpa (21.3 –42.6 psi).

NOTE: Bonding shall be done within 5 minutes after the
adhesive has been applied.

607RS016

8F–52

BODY STRUCTURE

Adjust the setting of the windshield glass with suction
discs.

NOTE: The windshield installation procedure should be
performed from beginning to end without pausing. If you
allow time to elapse between steps, excessive amounts
of adhesive may be extruded from around the windshield.

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2. Install upper molding.

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Before installation of the windshield molding (at the
upper part of the windshield), spray hot water at a
temperature of about 60

°

C (140

°

F) onto the

windshield glass and the adhesive. This will cause
curing.

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Install the molding as soon as hot water has been
applied. Using a roller, push molding in until it
bottoms.

3. Install windshield support.

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Install immediately after completing the gap
adjustment.

4. Install front cowl cover.

5. Install side molding.

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Use unleaded gasoline and a soft cloth to wipe
away any excess adhesive.

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Cure the bonding at a temperature of 20

°

C – 30

°

C

(68

°

F – 86

°

F) for 24 hours.

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Check that the windshield does not leak water.

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6. Install windshield wiper arm.