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VERTICAL WINDOW GLASS

S-51prose procedure
Continued from S-50

Vertical window glass (continued)

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    Securely bond a new dam 7 mm {0.28 in} from the edge of the glass as shown. Allow it to dry completely.
    A hand bonding a new dam onto the glass edge, with an inset detail circle showing the dam cross-section labeled 7 {0.28} DAM and GLASS. Units note: mm {in}.
  2. 4
    Apply primer to the bonding area of the glass, body, and molding by using a brush. Use only glass primer on the glass and body primer on the body and molding. Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface. Allow the primer to dry for approximately 30 minutes.
    A hand applying primer with a brush to the glass and body bonding area; a molding cross-section is shown at right. Labels: MOLDING, BODY PRIMER.
  3. 5
    After the primer has dried, apply an 11 mm {0.43 in} high bead of repair sealant around the circumference of the glass as shown. Keep the bead of sealant smooth and even, reshaping it with a spatula where necessary.
    Cross-section of the sealant/dam/glass with dimensions and a hand applying an 11 mm {0.43 in} bead of repair sealant around the glass circumference, with an inset detail. Labels: SEALANT, DAM, GLASS, 11 {0.43}, 5 {0.2}. Units note: mm {in}.
  4. 6
    Align the glass via the locating clips and install the glass onto the body.
    Outline of the curved glass showing the A-A section cut locations at the two locating clips, and below a Section A-A detail of the clip engaging the glass. Labels: CLIP, GLASS, SEC. A-A.
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    Press firmly on the glass to compress the sealant.
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    Use a scraper to smooth away any sealant that oozes out. Add more sealant to any points of poor contact. Adjust the lower and side sealant as shown, if necessary.
    Cross-section showing the glass, dam, repair sealant and the area to adjust sealant. Labels: GLASS, DAM, REPAIR SEALANT, ADJUST SEALANT IN THIS AREA.
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