Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual — part 948

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CAUTION

Putting glass adhesive knife too deeply into windshield
adhesive may damage windshield.
3. Using glass adhesive knife

Keep glass adhesive knife at right angles with the
windshield edge, and put the blade at windshield edge and
surface. Then cut away adhesive along the windshield edge.

4. Make mating marks on the windshield and body.
5. Use special tool MB990480 to remove the windshield.

CAUTION

• Be careful not to remove more adhesive than is neces-

sary.

• Be careful also not to damage the paintwork on the

body surface with the knife. If the paintwork is dam-
aged, repair the damaged area with repair paint or
anti-rust agent.

6. Use a knife to cut away the remaining adhesive so that the

thickness is within 2 mm (0.08 inch) around the entire
circumference of the body flange.

7. Finish the flange surfaces so that they are smooth.

CAUTION

Allow the cleaned area to dry for at least three minutes. Do
not touch any surface that has been cleaned.
8. When reusing the windshield, remove the adhesive still

adhering to the windshield, and clean with 3M

 AAD Part

number 8906 or equivalent.

9. Clean the body side in the same way.

AC002060

AC002059AB

GLASS ADHESIVE

KNIFE

ACX00475AB

MB990480

ACX00476 AB

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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

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>>A<< DRIP MOLDING CLIP A/DRIP MOLDING CLIP B
INSTALLATION
1. The drip molding clips A and B differ according to where

they are used, so check the identification color before
installation.

2. After installing the clip to outer front pillar in alignment with

its section A, cut from section B.

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>>B<< FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP A/FRONT DRIP
MOLDING CLIP B INSTALLATION
Clips A and B differ according to where they are used, so check
the identification color before installation.

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>>C<< WINDSHIELD UPPER MOLDING/SPACER/WINDOW
SPACER/GLASS STOPPER/WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION
1. When replacing the windshield, temporarily set the

windshield against the body, and place a mating mark on the
windshield and body.

2. Use 3M

 AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to de grease

the inside and outside of the windshield and the body
flanges.

CAUTION

• The primer strengthens the adhesive, so be sure to

apply it evenly around the entire circumference. How-
ever, a too thick application will weaken the adhesive.

• Do not touch the coated surface.

3. Soak a sponge in the primer, and apply evenly to the

windshield and the body in the specified places.

4. Apply the primer, and then let it dry for 3 to 30 minutes,

depending on ambient temperature and humidity.

APPLICABLE LOCATION

IDENTIFICATION COLOR

Drip molding clips A

Gray

Drip molding clips B

Green

AC003629

FRONT PILLAR
OUTER

SECTION
B

SECTION A

AB

APPLICABLE LOCATION

IDENTIFICATION
COLOR

Front drip molding clips A <LH>

Gray

Front drip molding clips A <RH>

Yellow

Front drip molding clips B

Violet

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5. Install the windshield upper molding to the windshield.
6. Install the glass stopper to the windshield.
7. Place the window spacer to the windshield so that it inclines

toward the windshield and its right and left clearances are
equal. Then install the spacer firmly so that it is firmly
anchored.

8. Fill a sealant gun with adhesive. Then apply the adhesive

evenly around the windshield within 30 minutes after
applying the primer.
NOTE: Cut the tip of the sealant gun nozzle into a V shape
to simplify adhesive application.

9. Align the mating marks on the windshield and the body, and

lightly press the windshield evenly so that it adheres
completely.

10.Use a spatula or similar tool to remove any excessive

adhesive. Clean the surface with 3M

 AAD Part number

8906 or equivalent. Avoid moving the vehicle until the
adhesive sets.

CAUTION

• Do not move the vehicle unless absolutely necessary.
• When testing for water leakage, do not pinch the end of

the hose to spray the water.

11.Wait 30 minutes or more, and then test for water leakage.

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>>D<< ROOF DRIP MOLDING INSTALLATION
Install the clip to the roof drip molding before installing the
molding to the vehicle body.

AC000457

AC001776

AC001775

AC001774

AC002209AB

303 mm

(12 in)

303 mm

(12 in)

CENTER

GLASS STOPPER

A

A

SECTION A – A

GLASS END LINE

20.5 mm

(0.80 in)

SECTION B – B

SECTION C – C

70 mm

(3 in)

38 mm

(1.5 in)

33 mm

(1.3 in)

12 mm

(0.5 in)

B

B

C

C

WINDOW SPACER

WINDOW SPACER

WINDOW SPACER

END MARK

SPACER

ACX00480

10 mm

(0.4 in)

15 mm

(0.6 in)

AB

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QUARTER WINDOW GLASS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1422002500258

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
• Quarter Trim Upper Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trim

P.52A-8

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AC000458

1

2

A

A

B

B

C

C

SECTION A – A

mm (in)

20 (0.8)

15

(0.6)

35 (1.4)

PRIMER

SECTION C – C

SECTION B – B

15 (0.6)

15 (0.6)

PRIMER

15 (0.6)

15 (0.6)

PRIMER

ADHESIVE: 3M™ AAD PART NO.8609 SUPER FAST URETHANE AND 3M™ AAD PART NO.8608 SUPER FAST
URETHANE PRIMER OR EQUIVALENT

AB

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REMOVAL STEPS

<<A>> >>A<<

1. QUARTER WINDOW GLASS

ASSEMBLY

2. PACKING
3. CLIP

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)