Honda Civic. Manual — part 728

Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.

Fig. 53: Running Bead Of Adhesive Around Edge Of Rear Window
Between Dams (With Specifications)

21. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the opening, align it with the

alignment marks you made in step 15, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the rear window until its edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the
way around.

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

adhesive from a painted surface or the rear window, use a soft shop towel
dampened with alcohol.

NOTE:

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

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23. After the adhesive has dried, spray water over the rear window and check for

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

24. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.

QUARTER GLASS REPLACEMENT

2-DOOR

1. Remove these items:

Rear seat cushion (see SEAT CUSHION )

Rear shelf (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF
AREA )

Rear shelf extension (see REAR SHELF EXTENSION - 2-DOOR )

Rear side trim panel, as needed (see 2-DOOR )

Front seat belt upper anchor (see step 7 in FRONT SEAT BELT - 2-
DOOR )

Quarter pillar trim (see QUARTER PILLAR TRIM - 2-DOOR )

2. Apply protective tape along the inside and outside edges of the body, and along

the edge of the headliner. Using an awl, make a hole through the adhesive from
inside the vehicle. Push a piece of piano wire through the hole, and wrap each
end around a piece of wood.

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).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surface.

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3. Remove the front seal (A) from the front edge of the quarter glass (B). If

necessary, cut the front seal with a utility knife.

Fig. 54: Removing Front Seal From Front Edge Of Quarter Glass

4. Carefully cut through the adhesive (A) at the rear corner portion of the quarter

glass (B) with a utility knife. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire
(C) back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano wire as close to the
quarter glass as possible to prevent damage to the body, and carefully cut
through the adhesive around the entire quarter glass:

If the quarter glass is to be reinstalled, take care not to damage the
molding (D).

If the molding is damaged, replace the quarter glass, molding, and clips
(E) as an assembly.

If any of the clips are broken, the quarter glass can be reinstalled using
butyl tape (refer to step 11).

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Fig. 55: Pulling Piano Wire Back And Forth In Sawing Motion

Cutting positions

Fig. 56: Identifying Cutting Positions

5. Carefully remove the quarter glass.
6. With a putty knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2

mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire quarter glass opening
flange:

Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will
interfere with proper bonding.

Remove the clips and fastener from the body.

7. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After

cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.

8. If the old quarter glass will be reinstalled, use a putty knife to scrape off the old

adhesive, any broken clips, and the fastener from the glass. Clean the inside

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