Honda EP3 Service Manual page 715

Glass
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Windshield Replacement (cont'd)
Scrape or wipe the 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 dampensd with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least t hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks.
Mark Ieaking areas, and let the windshield dry, then
seal with sealant:
. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after
windshield installation. lf the vehicle has to be
used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven
slowly.
. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
Reinstallthe cowl covers (see page 20-95).
NOTE:The cowl cover clips may not set properly if
the windshield adhesive is too wet.
Install the clips (A, B) on both side trim {C). lf the
clip (D) is damaged, replace the side trim and clips
as an assembly.
A: Grey
B : B l u e
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27. On both sides ofthe windshield, install the side
trim (Alto the clip (B), then set the bottom edge of
the side trim over the cowl cover (C), and align the
c l i p s ( D ) w i t h t h e r e t a i n e r s ( E ) , a n d p u s h o n t h e c l i p
portions of the trim until the trim is fully seated on
t h e w i n d s h i e l d .
R e i n s t a l l a l l r e m a i n i n g r e m o v e d p a r t s . I n s t a l l t h e
rearview mirror after the adhesive has dried
t h o r o u g h l y .
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for 2 to 3 days:
. S l a m t h e d o o r s w i t h a l l t h e w i n d o w s r o l l e d u p .
. Twist the body excessively (such as when going
i n a n d o u t o f d r i v e w a y s a t a n a n g l e o r d r i v i n g
over rough, uneven roads).
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