Subaru Legacy III (2000-2003 year). Manual - part 940

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GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS

WINDSHIELD GLASS

B: INSTALLATION

1) Clean external circumference of windshield
glass with alcohol or white gasoline.
2) Remove adhesive layer on the body using cutter
knife to obtain smooth face 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.

3) Clean body with alcohol or white gasoline to re-
move thoroughly chips, dusts, and dirts from body
face.
4) Place glass on body.
5) Adjust glass position to make uniform clearance
between body and glass in four corners.
6) Place locating pins (A) and body on glass.

7) Remove glass from body.

8) Fit molding mark (B) to notch (A) of ceramic
print.

9) Apply primer to adhesive layer (A) of glass (B)
using sponge.
10) Apply primer to adhesive layer (A) of body (C).

NOTE:
• Primer once attached to the painted surface of
the body and internal trim is hard to wipe off. Mask
the circumference of such areas.
• Let primer dry for about ten minutes before in-
stalling the glass.

(1) Adhesive

(2) Dam rubber

(3) Glass

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2 mm

(0.08 in)

( 1 )

( 2 )

( 3 )

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( A )

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( A )

( B )

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( A )

( B )

( C )

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WINDSHIELD GLASS

11) Cut off cartridge nozzle tip and set it in sealant
gun as shown.

12) Apply adhesive to glass end surface as shown.
13) Fit matching pins using suction rubber cup to
install windshield glass.

14) Lightly press windshield glass for tight fit.
15) Make adhesive surface flush using spatula.
16) After completion of all work, allow vehicle to
stand for about 24 hours.

NOTE:
For minimum drying time and time the vehicle must
be left standing before driving after bonding, follow
instructions or instruction manual from the adhe-
sive manufacturer. 
17) After curing of adhesive, pour water on external
surface of vehicle to check that there are no water
leaks.

NOTE:
When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or
her that the vehicle should not be subjected to
heavy impact for at least three days. 
18) Install cowl panel.  <Ref. to EI-27, INSTALLA-
TION, Cowl Panel.>

(1) Unit: mm (in)

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12 – 15
(0.47 – 0.59)

10
(0.39)

15
(0.59)

( 1 )

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GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS

REAR GATE GLASS

11.Rear Gate Glass

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove real wiper motor.  <Ref. to WW-16, REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Motor.>
2) Remove connector from rear defogger terminal.
3) Remove glass in the same procedure as for windshield glass. <Ref. to GW-19, REMOVAL, Windshield
Glass.>

NOTE:
Rear gate glass is a single unit of both glass and molding. Replacing only molding or glass is not allowed. 

B: INSTALLATION

1) Apply adhesive evenly to the glass attachment area.
2) Insert the glass clip pin into the rear gate hole, and after pushing on the area around the clip pin to secure
it, push lightly all around the area to seal it.
3) About one hour after installation, conduct a leak test.

(1)

Clip

(4)

Glass

(A) Primer application location (left 

and right)

(2)

Adhesive

(5)

Primer

(3)

Molding

(B) Primer application location (lower)

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( 3 )

( 3 )

( 3 )

( 2 )

( S )

( S )

10mm
 (0.39in)

5.3mm (0.21in)

5mm (0.20in)

5.3mm (0.21in)

12mm 

(0.47in)

12mm 

(0.47in)

12mm 

(0.47in)

( 4 )

( 1 )

( A )

( S )

( 2 )

( B )

( 2 )

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REAR GATE GLASS

4) After completion of all work, allow vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.

NOTE:
For minimum drying time and time the vehicle must be left standing before driving after bonding, follow in-
structions or instruction manual from the adhesive manufacturer. 
• When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or her that the vehicle should not be subjected to heavy im-
pact for at least three days. 
5) Connect rear defogger terminals.
6) Install rear wiper.  <Ref. to WW-16, INSTALLATION, Rear Wiper Motor.>