Honda Civic. Manual — part 730

Fig. 61: Applying Glass Primer Along Edge Of Front Seal And
Molding (With Specifications)

16. With a sponge, carefully apply a light coat of body primer to any exposed paint

or metal around the flange where new adhesive will be applied. Let the primer
dry for at least 10 minutes:

Do not apply body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the
flange.

Be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges.

Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Glass - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 62: Applying Body Primer To Any Exposed Paint (With
Specifications)

17. Cut a "V" in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.

Fig. 63: Cutting "V" In End Of Nozzle (With Specifications)

18. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets to ensure continuous

delivery. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive (A)
around the edge of the front seal (B) and molding (C) as shown. With the glass
primer (D) you applied in step 15 on the quarter glass (E) as a guide, apply the
adhesive to the upper and lower corner portions of the quarter glass. Apply the
adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly
thicker bead at each corner.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Glass - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 64: Running Bead Of Adhesive Around Edge Of Front Seal And
Molding (With Specifications)

19. Using suction cups (A) to hold the quarter glass (B) over the opening, align the

clips or the alignment marks (C) made in step 13, and set it down on the
adhesive. Lightly push on the quarter glass until its edges are fully seated on
the adhesive all the way around.

NOTE:

Do not open or close any of the doors for about an hour
until the adhesive is dry.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Glass - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 65: Holding Quarter Glass Using Suction Cups

20. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove

adhesive from a painted surface or the quarter glass, wipe with a soft shop
towel dampened with alcohol.

21. After the adhesive has dried, spray water over the quarter glass window and

check for leaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass window dry, then
seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after quarter glass
window installation. If the vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it
must be driven slowly.

22. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.

NOTE:

Advise the customer not to do the following things for 2
to 3 days:

Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.

Twist the body excessively (such as when going in
and out of driveways at an angle or driving over
rough, uneven roads).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Glass - Civic (All Except Hybrid)