Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. Manual - part 498

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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WINDOW GLASS

ADHESIVE

M1422000500177

Item

Specified adhesive

Windshield

• 3M ATD Part No.8609 Super Fast Urethane Auto Glass 

Sealant or equivalent

• 3M ATD Part No.8608 Super Fast Urethane Primer or 

equivalent

Delta window glass
Quarter window glass
Tailgate window glass

SPECIAL TOOL

M1422000600389

Tool

Number

Name

Use

MB990480

MB990480

Window glass holder Window glass removal and installation

GENERAL

M1422000100533

The windshield, delta window glass, quarter window 
glass and tailgate window glass are attached by an 
urethane-base adhesive to the window frame. This 
adhesive provides improved glass holding and seal-
ing, and also gives body openings a greater struc-
tural strength.

ITEMS

Name

Remark

Adhesive

3M ATD Part No.8609 Super Fast Urethane Auto Glass Sealant or 
equivalent

Primer

3M ATD Part No.8608 Super Fast Urethane Primer or equivalent

Spacers

Available as service part

Dam

Available as service part

Anti-rust solvent (or Tectyl 
506T.Valvoline Oil Company)

For rust prevention

Isopropyl alcohol

For grease removal from bonded surface

Steel piano wire

For cutting adhesive (Dia. 

× length. 0.6mm × 1m)

Glass adhesive knife

For cutting adhesive

Adhesive gun

For pressing-out adhesive

HANDLING OF AUTO WINDOW SEALER

Keep the sealant in a cool place, not exposed to the 
direct rays of the sun. Do not place any heavy article 
on the sealant nor press it, otherwise it will become 
deformed. Avoid storing the sealant for more than 6 
months, because it will lose its sealing effect.

BODY PINCH-WELD FLANGE SERVICING

Before servicing the body pinch-weld flange, remove 
old adhesive completely. If the flange requires paint-
ing, bake it after painting is completed.

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WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION

AC306636

Cleaning of adhesion surface
Cut off the residual adhesive until the 
thickness is less than 2 mm. Clean the 
adhesion surface with isopropyl alcohol, 
and let dry for 3 minutes or more.

Cleaning of adhesion surface
Completely cut off all of the residual 
adhesive. Clean the adhesive surface 
with isopropyl alcohol, and let dry for 
3 minutes or more.

Cleaning of adhesion surface
Clean off any dirt adhering to the adhesion 
surface with isopropyl alcohol, and let dry 
for 3 minutes or more.

Attaching of dual lock fastener
Attach the dual lock fastener to set the 
positions for the glass to be installed.

Gluing of window dam and window spacer
Glue the window dam and window spacer to the glass, following the standard position 
all the way around the inside edge of the glass.

Application of adhesive
Within 30 minutes after applying the primer, apply the adhesive evenly all the way around 
the inside edge of the glass.

Installing the glass
After applying the adhesive, lightly  press the glass evenly so that it adheres 
completely.

Cleaning
After removing excess adhesive from the body or glass with a spatula, etc. 
Clean off  with isopropyl alcohol.

Checking for water  leaks
Carry out a shower test to check that no water leaks through.

Replace  the glass

Reusing the glass

Window glass installation procedure

Body side

Window glass side

Application of primer
Do not apply primer on residual adhesive as doing so may affect adhesion. apply enough primer on adhesion surface evenly taking 
care not to apply it on the residual adhesive. after applying primer, let it dry for 3 minutes or more.

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WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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WINDSHIELD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1422001000506

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Front Deck Garnish Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 51, Windshield Wiper 

P.51-29

).

• Roof Drip Moulding Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 51, Moulding 

P.51-14

).

• Front Pillar Trim Removal and Installation (Refer to 

GROUP 52A, Interior Trim 

P.52A-11

).

• Room Mirror Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 

52A, Inside Rearview Mirror 

P.52A-19

).

AC313737

1

2

3

4

1

1

4

2

Units: mm

15

12

16

AB

A

A

B

B

12

15

N

N

N

Apply the primer and adhesive along the fictitious

lines (seal line) between each of the marks.

Ceramic line

Section A – A

Section B – B

Seal line

Mark

Centre of seal line

Centre of
seal line

Primer

Primer

Adhesive: 3M ATD Part No. 8609 Super Fast Urethane Auto Glass Sealant or equivalent and 3M ATD Part No. 8608
Super Fast Urethane Primer or equivalent

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Removal steps 

<<

A

>>

>>

B

<<

1.

Windshield

2.

Windshield moulding

>>

A

<<

3.

Glass stopper

>>

A

<<

4.

Windshield spacer

WINDOW GLASS

BODY

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<<A>> WINDSHIELD REMOVAL

1. To protect the body (paint surface), apply 

protective tape to all body areas around the 
installed windshield.

2. Using piano wire.

(1) Use a knife to cut away the moulding.
(2) Using a sharp-point drill, make a hole in the 

windshield adhesive.

(3) Pass the piano wire from the inside of the 

vehicle through the hole.

ACX00474 AB

CAUTION

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

(4) Pull the piano wire alternately from the inside 

and outside along the windshield to cut the 
adhesive.

AC002060

AC207478

Glass adhesive knife

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CAUTION

Inserting the glass adhesive knife too deeply into 
windshield adhesive may damage windshield.
3. Using glass adhesive knife

Keep glass adhesive knife at right angles with the 
windshield edge, and put the blade at windshield 
edge and surface. Then cut away adhesive along 
the windshield edge.

ACX00475AB

MB990480

4. Use special tool window glass holder (MB990480) 

to remove the windshield.

Removal steps (Continued)

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