Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 616

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STRU T TO W ER BA R

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WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSIS

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If water leaks from the windshield, the quarter 
window glass <ECLIPSE>, the liftgate glass 
<ECLIPSE>, or the seal or body flange may be 
faulty.

WINDOW GLASS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If 
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you 
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a 
window glass fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the 

customer exists.

3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom 

Chart.

4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

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REMOVAL STEPS
1. STRUT TOWER BAR ASSEMBLY
2. STRUT TOWER BAR BRACKET

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SYMPTOM CHART

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SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Water leak through windshield/Water leak through quarter window 
glass/Water leak through liftgate glass

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check if the seal is faulty.

Q: Is the seal faulty?

YES : 

Repair it, then go to Step 3.

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check if the body flange is deformed.

Q: Is the body flange deformed?

YES : 

Repair or replace it, then go to Step 3.

NO : 

Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Is any water leaking?

YES : 

Return to Step 1.

NO : 

This diagnosis complete.

SPECIAL TOOLS

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WINDOW GLASS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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

SYMPTOMS

INSPECTION 
PROCEDURE

REFERENCE PAGE

Water leak through windshield

1

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Water leak through quarter window glass

Water leak through liftgate glass

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

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WINDSHIELD

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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

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation

•

Front Deck Garnish Removal and Installation (Refer to 
GROUP 51 

P.51-15

.)

•

Drip Garnish Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 
51

P.51-9

.) <ECLIPSE SPYDER>

•

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

P.52A-10

.) 

•

Headlining Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 
52A 

P.52A-14

.) 

•

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

P.52A-15

.)

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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

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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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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)