Subaru Impreza 3 / Impreza WRX / Impreza WRX STI. Service manual — part 698

GW-25

Windshield Glass

GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS

6) Apply the seal to the glass. (driver’s side only)

NOTE:

Apply the sticker between the cut out (3) at the ce-

ramic print on the bottom part of the glass (driver’s

side).

Attach the seal and dam rubber so that there are no

gap by pressing on them.

7) Install the molding to the glass.

(1) Align the molding (A) with both ends of the

upper edge of the windshield glass (C).

(2) Install the molding from both corners of the

upper edge toward the center.

(3) Install the molding from both corners of the

upper edge toward the lower side.

(4) Apply the double-sided tapes (B) of the

molding uniformly on both sides of the glass.

8) Apply the seal to the molding.

NOTE:

Apply so that the sticker does not overlap out to the

adhesive side (5).

9) Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass

side and body side using sponge.
Glass primer:

Dow Automotive’s

ESSEX U-401, U-402 or equivalent

Painted surface primer:

Dow Automotive’s

ESSEX U-413 or equivalent

NOTE:

• Primer once attached to the painted surface of

the body and internal trim is hard to wipe off. Mask

the circumference of such area.

• Let primer dry for about ten minutes before in-

stalling the glass.

(1) Adhesive
(2) Dam rubber
(3) Ceramic print cutout portion
(4) Seal

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(1)

(1)

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(B)

(A)

(A)

(C)

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(C)

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(1) Locating pin
(2) Dam rubber
(3) Seal
(4) Molding
(5) 3 mm (0.12 in)
(6) 165 mm (6.50 in)
(7) Adhesive

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A

A

A-A

(5)

(3)

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Windshield Glass

GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS

• Do not touch the surface coated with primer.

10) Apply adhesive to the glass end surface as

shown.
Adhesive:

Dow Automotive’s

ESSEX U-400HV or equivalent

11) Fit the locating pins to vehicle body using suc-

tion rubber cup to install the windshield glass.

12) Lightly press the windshield glass for tight fit.

13) Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out us-

ing spatula.

(1) Application of primer
(2) Glass side
(3) Body side
(4) Molding
(5) Dam rubber

(1) Molding
(2) Locating pin
(3) Dam rubber
(4) Adhesive
(5) Seal (driver’s side only)

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(4)

(2)

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C

C

B

B

A

A

A Upper end
B Lower end

C Side end

(1) Glass
(2) Molding
(3) Adhesive
(4) Dam rubber
(5) Cowl panel

9 mm

(0.35 in)

2 mm

(0.08 in)

(4)

(2)

8 mm

(0.31 in)

B

A

C

(3)

(1)

7 mm

(0.28 in)

9 mm

(0.35 in)

2 mm (0.08 in)

8 mm (0.31 in)

23.5 mm

(0.93 in)

(4)

(5)

(3)

(1)

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(3)

(1)

9 mm

(0.35 in)

2 mm

(0.08 in)

8 mm

(0.31 in)

7 mm

(0.28 in)

GW-00045

GW-27

Windshield Glass

GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS

14) After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to

stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE:

• When door is opened/closed after glass is bond-

ed, always lower the door glass first, and then

open/close it carefully.

• Move the vehicle slowly.

• For minimum drying time and vehicle standing

time before driving after bonding, follow instruc-

tions or instruction manual from the adhesive man-

ufacturer.

15) After curing of adhesive, pour the water on ex-

ternal 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.

16) Install the cowl panel. <Ref. to EI-40, INSTAL-

LATION, Cowl Panel.>

17) Connect the wiper deicer connector. (Models

with wiper deicer)

18) Install the front pillar upper trim. <Ref. to EI-59,

INSTALLATION, Upper Inner Trim.>

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Rear Gate Glass

GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS

14.Rear Gate Glass

A: REMOVAL

1) Remove the roof spoiler. <Ref. to EI-41, RE-

MOVAL, Roof Spoiler.>

2) Remove the rear wiper motor. <Ref. to WW-21,

REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Motor.>

3) Disconnect the connectors from rear defogger

terminal.

4) Remove the rear gate glass in the same proce-

dure as for windshield glass. <Ref. to GW-23, RE-

MOVAL, Windshield Glass.>

B: INSTALLATION

1) Apply the primer to the glass and body sides in

the same procedure as for windshield glass. <Ref.

to GW-24, INSTALLATION, Windshield Glass.>

2) Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and

set the sealant gun with the adhesive.

3) Install the molding.

4) Apply adhesive in the same procedure as for

windshield glass. <Ref. to GW-24, INSTALLA-

TION, Windshield Glass.>

(1) 10 mm (0.39 in)
(2) 8 mm (0.31 in)

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(1) Glass
(2) Adhesive
(3) Molding
(4) Spacer
(5) Heat wire terminal
(6) Seal

(4)

(5)

(1)

A

A

C

C

B

B

(3)

(2)

(2)

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