Suzuki Grand Vitara JB627. Manual — part 388

9E-5 Glass / Windows / Mirrors:

Repair Instructions

Windshield Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Clean both inside and outside of glass and around it.
2) Remove wiper arms and cowl top garnish.
3) Remove windshield side garnish.
4) Using tape, cover body surface around glass to

prevent any damage.

5) Remove rear view mirror, sun visor and front pillar

trims (right & left).

6) If necessary, remove instrument panel. Refer to

“Instrument Panel Removal and Installation in
Section 9C”.

7) If necessary, remove head lining. Refer to “Head

Lining Removal and Installation in Section 9H”.

8) Remove (or cut) windshield molding.
9) Drill hole with eyeleteer (1) through adhesive and let

piano string through it.

10) Cut adhesive all around windshield (1) with piano

string (2). When using tool, windshield knife (3), to
cut adhesive, be careful not to cause damage to
windshield. Use wire to cut adhesive along lower
part of windshield.

NOTE
Use piano string (2) as close to glass as
possible so as to prevent damage to body
and instrument panel.

11) Using knife (1), smoothen adhesive (2) remaining on

body side (3) so that it is 1 – 2 mm (0.039 – 0.078
in.) thick all around.

NOTE
Before using knife (1), clean it with alcohol or
the like to remove oil from it.

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12) When reusing windshield, remove the adhesive (1)

from it, using care not to damage primer coated
surface (2).

Installation

1) Using cleaning solvent, clean windshield edge where

windshield glass is to be adhered. (Let it dry for more
than 10 minutes.)

2) To determine installing position of glass (1) to body

(2), position glass against body so that clearance
between upper end of glass (1) and body (2) is
approximately 5.5 mm (0.217 in.) and clearances
between each side end (right & left) of glass (1) and
body (2) are even. Then mark mating marks on glass
(1) and body (2) as shown. Upper clearance can be
adjusted by moving glass stoppers position.

Windshield clearance
“a”: approx. 5.5 mm (0.217 in.)

3) Clean contact surfaces of old adhesive (4), paint or

bare metal thoroughly.
If surfaces of paint or bare metal come out, apply
primer (2) for body with caution not to apply primer
(2) to surface of adhesive remaining on body.

NOTE

• Be sure to refer to primer maker’s

instruction for proper handling and drying
time.

• Do not touch body and old adhesive

surfaces where glass is to be adhered.

4) Install new molding to glass.
5) Clean glass surface to be adhered to body with

clean cloth. If cleaning solvent is used, let it dry for
10 minutes or more.

Cleaning Area for windshield (distance from the
edge of glass or molding)
30 – 50 mm (1.18 – 1.97 in.)

6) Install new fastener (1) to windshield (2).

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1. Do not apply primer
3. Apply primer

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7) Using new brush, apply sufficient amount of primer

onto glass along glass edge.

NOTE

• Be sure to refer to maker’s instruction for

proper handling and drying time.

• Do not apply primer on outside of ceramic

coated surface.

• Do not touch primer coated surface.

Width applied primer for windshield
“a”: 15 mm (0.59 in.)
“b”: 20 mm (0.79 in.)

8) Apply primer for molding along molding surface all

around.

9) Apply adhesive (1) referring to figure.

NOTE

• Press glass (2) against fittings surface of

body panel quickly after adhesive (1) is
applied.

• Use of rubber sucker grip is helpful to hold

and carry glass after adhesive (1) is
applied.

• Perform steps 8) to 9) within 10 min. to

ensure sufficient adhesion.

• Be sure to refer to adhesive maker’s

instruction for proper handling and drying
time.

• Start from bottom side of glass (2).
• Be careful not to damage primer.

Adhesive amount specifications and position for
windshield
Width “a”: Approx. 7 mm (0.27 in.)
Height “b”: Approx. 15 mm (0.59 in.)
Position “c”: Approx. 4 mm (0.15 in.)
Position “d”: Approx. 35 mm (1.38 in.) for bottom
section

1. Molding
2. 22.4 mm (0.88 in.)

1

1

2

“b”

“a”

“a”

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3. Molding

1

2

2

2

3

3

1

3

1

3

“a”

“b”

“d”

“a”

“c”

“c”

“a”

“b”

“b”

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10) Holding rubber sucker grips (1), place glass onto

body.

11) Check for water leakage by pouring water over

windshield through hose. If leakage is found, dry
windshield and fill leaky point with adhesive. If water
still leaks even after that, remove glass and start
installation procedure all over again.

NOTE

• Do not use high pressure water.
• Do not blow compressed air directly at

adhesive applied part when drying.

• Do not use infrared light or like for drying.

CAUTION

!

Upon completion of installation, note the
following.
• Sudden closing of door before adhesive is

completely set may cause glass to become
loose or to come off. Therefore, if door is
opened or closed before adhesive is
completely set, make sure to open all door
glasses and use proper care.

• If molding is not securely in place, hold it

down with a tape until adhesive is
completely set.

• Each adhesive has its own setting time.
• Be sure to refer to its maker’s instruction,

check setting time of adhesive to be used
and observe precautions to be taken
before adhesive is set.

• Refrain from driving till adhesive is

completely set so as to ensure proper and
sufficient adhesion.

Rear Quarter Window Removal and Installation

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Removal

1) Clean both inside and outside of glass and around it.
2) Using tape, cover body surface around glass to

prevent any damage.

3) If necessary, remove instrument panel. Refer to

“Instrument Panel Removal and Installation in
Section 9C”.

4) If necessary, remove quarter under trim, center pillar

inner upper trim, rear pillar trim and head lining.
Refer to “Head Lining Removal and Installation in
Section 9H”.

5) Drill hole with eyeleteer (1) through adhesive and let

piano string through it.

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