1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT Service Manual

BODY - Window Glass
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WINDOW GLASS
M42LAAL
/GENERAL
LiFor bonding of the windshield and liftgate glass, a single-liquid urethane adhesive is used.
ADHESIVE AND RESERVE ITEMS
Adhesive and Reserve ItemsApplicationsQuantityAdhesive
3M SUPER FAST URETHAN 8609
One cartridge
3M SUPER FAST URETHAN PRIMER 8608
As requiredReserve items
Wire (dia. x length)for cutting adhesiveFive pieces of wire
0.6 mm x 1 m
f.02 in. x 3.3 ft.)
Adhesive gun
for adhesive application
One
3M ATD Part No. 8906
for cleaning jointing surfaces
As required
Wiping rags
As required
Sealer
for prevention of water leaks and
gathering after adhesive applicationAs required
Glass holder
Two
Windshield moulding
One
(Service Part)
Window dam(Service Part)
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BODY - Window Glass
WINDSHIELD AND
LIFTGATE GLASS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Removal of
moutding
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(wire)
Body side
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Cleaning bonding surfaceScoop out existing adhesive to less than
2 mm (.08 in) thick and clean bonding
surface. Then dry 3 minutes or more.
Cleaning bonding surfaceScoop out existing adhesive com-pletely and clean bondrng surface.
Cleaning bonding surfaceClean the bonding surface and dry
3 minutes or more.
Applying primerApply primer amply on bonding surface
and dry 3 minutes or more.Apply the window dam to the glass along the reference position inside of the
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Fit the liftgate mouldrng upper and
1 lnstall;rtoio~;~ glass 1Water test
If water leaks
(after about 30 minutes
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Cleaning of glass andpainted surface
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Recommended tool
Make the tool by
Sharpen the edge here4mm(.16in.)18UO161
emove here
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Upper portion of moulding
Apply primer
Lower portion of moulding
Mou’ding v
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REPLACEMENT OF MOULDING (BONDING TYPE)M42LA80
1. Remove the mouldings.
2. To cut the existing adhesive, make a tool such as the one
shown.
3. Using the tool, scoop out the existing adhesive.
Caution
1. Do not remove existing adhesive more than neces-
sary.Use care not to damage the coated surface.
2.
If the coated surface is damaged, apply paint.
4.Cut off the lower portion of a new moulding and install the
moulding temporarily to check that it is seated securely.
5. Apply primer to the moulding.
Caution
Never touch the primer coated surface.
6. Apply adhesive to the illustrated area and install the
moulding before it hardens.
7. Scrape away excessive sealant forced out during installa-
tion of the moulding from the glass or body and wipe the
surfaces clean with 3M ATD Part No. 8906 or equivalent.
8.After the work, leave the vehicle as it is until the adhesive
hardens.
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BODY - Windshield
WINDSHIELD
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M42LBAX
Pre-removal and Post-installation
Operation
l Removal and lnstallatron of Deck Garnish
(Refer to GROUP 51 - Garnrshes and Mouldrngs.;l Removal and lnstallatron of Roof Drop Mouldrng(Refer to GROUP 51 -Garnishes and Mouldings.]l Removal and lnstallatron of Headlrnrng(Refer to GROUP 52A- Headlrning.)l Removal and lnstallatron of Front PillarTrim (RefertoGROUP52A-Tnms.)
Removal steps
1. Windshield mouldingl * l *2. Windshield glass
3. Window dam
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Cut off nozzle end
mm (in.)18FOO60
Section ASection =,Adheswe
12-l5..47-.59jT;F,<
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Section CAdhesive
Adhesive:
3M SUPER FAST URETHAN 8609 or equivalent
Primer:
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Glass holders
MatchmarksSERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
2. REMOVAL OF WINDSHIELD GLASS
Remove windshield using the following procedure.
(1) For protection of the body (coated surface), apply cloth
tape to all around the body where the glass is installed.
(2) Using a drill of sharp bit, drill a hole through the
adhesive fixing the windshield glass.
(3) Run a wire through the hole from inside of the
compartment.
(4) Pull the wire alternately from inside and outside of the
compartment to cut off the adhesive.
Caution
Use care to prevent contact of the wire with the
windshield glass edge.
(5) Put matchmarks on the body and the glass.
(6) Using the glass holders, remove the windshield glass.
(7) Using a sharp, knife, scoop out existing adhesive from
the body flange to 2 mm
(.08 in.) or less thickness all
around the window opening.
(8) Finish smooth the flange surfaces.
Caution
1. Do not remove the adhesive more than neces-
sary.
2. Use care not to damage the coated surface of
the body with the knife. If it is damaged, apply
retouch paint of anti-corrosive.
(9) If the glass is reused, scoop out existing adhesive and
fragments of the window dam completely from the
glass and degrease with 3M ATD Part No. 8906 or
equivalent.
(1O)Degrease the body same way.
Caution
After degreasing, allow three minutes or more to
dry well before next work. Do not touch the
degreased surface.
SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION
2. INSTALLATION OF WINDSHIELD GLASS
(1) When replacing glass, fit a new glass once to the body
and put matchmarks on the body and glass.
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Section B
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Section C
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“I : Glass surface30“2: Body surface18FOOS
Zut off nozzle tip(2) Apply a uniform coat of primer to the illustrated areas of
the body and glass making sure it is applied without
breaks or thin spots.
Adhesive: 3M SUPER FAST URETHAN PRIMER 8608
‘&or equivalent
Caution
1. The primer is used to strengthen bonding pow-
er. Make sure that it covers the surfaces com-
pletely. Note that the primer if applied to thick
can cause loss of bonding power.
2. Never touch the primer coated surface.
(3) Allow 3 to 30 minutes to dry the primer.
(4) Within 30 minutes of primer application, apply the
adhesive all around the windshield glass uniformly.
Adhesive: 3M SUPER FAST URETHAN 8609 or
equivalent
NOTECutting the nozzle tip of the sealant gun to a V-shape
.will help application.
(5) Install the windshield moulding.

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Section A12-15
(.47 - ,591
Primer/’
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Section B
7 t.28)
Section C
Adhesive
nm (in.)18FOO56(6) After application of the adhesive, line up the match-
marks on the glass and body and force the glass lightly
and evenly onto the body for complete fitting.
(7) Remove adhesive from around and on the glass and
body surfaces using a spatula and wipe the surfaces
clean.(8) After the work (installation of the glass), allow to stand
until the adhesive hardens.
Caution
If an infrared lamp or other means are used for
quicker hardening, keep the surface temperature
60°C (140°F) or lower.
(9) After about 30 minutes or more following bonding of
the windshield glass to the body, check for water leaks.
Caution
1. If the vehicle is to be moved, do so gently.
2. When checking for water leaks, do not apply
water with the hose end squeezed.
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42-32BODY - Center Pillar Glass
CENTER PILLAR GLASSM42LFAAREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Pre-removal and Post-installation Operationl Removal and Installation of Quarter Upper Trim
(Refer to GROUP 52A-Trims.)l Removal and Installation of Center Pillar Garnish
(Refer to GROUP 51 -Garnishes and Mouldings.)
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18FO1341. Center pillar glass
2. Packing
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