1996 SUBARU LEGACY window

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3) If clearance is improper, loosen adjusting nut
A, bolt
A
and adjust glass to center pillar.
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Remedy for improper upper stop point of door glass
1) Loosen front and rear sash stoppers.
2) Increase the upward travel of window glass up to the
position where upper edge just touches weatherstrip sur-
face with door closed.
3) After adjustment, temporarily tighten stoppers.
NOTE:
Make sure that each glass stopper is touched.
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Remedy for incorrect contact of door glass to weath-
erstrip
1) Close front door and raise door glass.
2) If clearance is below specifications, loosen bolt

Aand
bolt

B.
3) If clearance is over specifications, tighten bolt

Aand
bolt

B.
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Fit adjustment
Door glass fit is adjusted by displacing the glass front edge
with a stabilizer.
NOTE:
Before adjusting glass fit, visually check to determine rela-
tive adjusting positions of retainer and molding (on roof
side) and glass surface.
1) Alternately adjust two rear sash adjusting bolts

Auntil
dimensions (indicated in figure) are obtained.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen two adjusting nuts

Aat the same time,
as this moves sash fore and aft, creating unequal
glass-to-sash clearance. During adjustment, loosen
only one nut and keep the other tightened.
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2. Door

3. Rear Gate
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch coated surfaces of vehicle
body and window glass during removal. Place a cloth
over the affected area.
Be careful not to damage trim panels.
Use an assistant when handling heavy parts.
Be careful not to damage or lose small parts.
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1. REAR GATE ASSEMBLY
1) Remove clips from trim panel and detach trim panel.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage clips or their holes.
2) Disconnect connectors and terminal.
3) Disconnect rear washer hose from wiper motor.
4) Remove high-mount stop light.
5) If disconnected harness is re-used, tie connector with a
string and place on the upper side of rear gate for ready
use.
CAUTION:
Do not forcefully pull cords, lead wires, etc. since dam-
age may result; carefully extract them in a wavy motion
while holding connectors.
6) Remove both rubber ducts and then extract washer
hose and harness connector.
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7) Gas stay
(1) Completely open rear gate.
(2) Remove bolts which hold gas stay to rear gate.
CAUTION:
Be careful because rear gate drops while removing
bolts. Have an assistant support it while removing
bolts.
Be sure to place a folded cloth between rear gate
and body to prevent scratches.
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8) Remove the bolts which hold rear gate to hinge and
then detach rear gate.
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3. Rear Gate

4. Procedure Chart for Removing and
Installing Window Glass
1. PROCEDURES OF REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal of molding
Removal of glass
BodyGlass
Finishing and cleaning of adhesion
surface
Cleaning of adhesion surface
Application of primer
Application of primer

Application of adhesive
Installation of glass
Installation of molding
Removal of excess adhesive
Check for water leakage.
2. MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION
Description Remarks
Repair adhesive set
Cartridge of single liquid
urethane adhesive
Primer for glass and bodySunstar No. 580 or Essex
Chemical Corp’s Urethane E
Sunstar No. 435-580
Windshield knife or piano wire For cutting windshield.
Sealant gun For applying adhesive.
Suction cups For holding glass.
Putty knifeFor finishing adhesion surface and
cutting spacer.
Sponge For applying primer.
Gauze or cloth For cleaning.
Alcohol or white gasoline For cleaning adhesion surface.
TapeFor preventing damage to painted
surface.








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4. Procedure Chart for Removing and Installing Window Glass

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5. Windshield
A: REMOVAL
1. USING WINDSHIELD KNIFE
The following procedure for the front windshield can also
be applied to other window glass.
1) Remove wiper arm and cowl panel.
2) Remove front side molding and front molding upper.
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3) Remove glass.
(1) Put protective tape on body to prevent damage.
(2) Apply soapy water to the surface of the adhesive
agent so the knife blade slides smoothly.
(3) Cut off excess adhesive agent.
(4) Put windshield knife into layer of adhesive.
(5) Cut adhesive layer with the windshield knife.
CAUTION:
Keep knife edge along glass surface and end face.
When first putting knife into layer of adhesive, select
point with wide gap between body and glass.
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NOTE:
A matching pin is cemented to corners of glass on com-
partment side.
Use a piano wire when cutting each pin.
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2. USING PIANO WIRE
1) Remove wiper arm and cowl panel.
2) Remove front side molding and front molding upper.
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5. Windshield

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9) Installation of glass
(1) Hold glass with rubber suction cups.
(2) Mount glass on body with matching pin aligned.
(3) Stick them fast by pressing all sides lightly.
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10) Installation of molding
(1) Remove adhesive overflowing from outside of
glass until it becomes level with outer height of glass.
Then, add adhesive to portions that need it, and clean
with alcohol or white gasoline.
(2) Install front side molding.
CAUTION:
Do not open and close door after moldings have been
installed. When opening and closing door for unavoid-
able reason, lower door glass and gently move door.
11) Water leakage test
Test for water leakage about one hour after installation.
CAUTION:
Move vehicle very gently.
Do not squirt strong hose stream on vehicle.
12) Spontaneous drying
After completing all operations, leave vehicle alone for 24
hours.
CAUTION:
When delivering vehicle to user, tell him that vehicle
should not be subjected to heavy shocks for at least
three days.
13) Install cowl panel and wiper arm.
6. Rear Window Glass
A: REMOVAL
1. 4 DOOR MODEL
1) Disconnect connector from rear defogger terminal.
2) Remove glass in the same manner as in windshield.
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5. Windshield - 6. Rear Window Glass

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9) Installation of glass
(1) Hold glass with rubber suction cups.
(2) Mount glass on body with matching pin aligned.
(3) Stick them fast by pressing all sides lightly.
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10) Installation of molding
(1) Remove adhesive overflowing from outside of
glass until it becomes level with outer height of glass.
Then, add adhesive to portions that need it, and clean
with alcohol or white gasoline.
(2) Install front side molding.
CAUTION:
Do not open and close door after moldings have been
installed. When opening and closing door for unavoid-
able reason, lower door glass and gently move door.
11) Water leakage test
Test for water leakage about one hour after installation.
CAUTION:
Move vehicle very gently.
Do not squirt strong hose stream on vehicle.
12) Spontaneous drying
After completing all operations, leave vehicle alone for 24
hours.
CAUTION:
When delivering vehicle to user, tell him that vehicle
should not be subjected to heavy shocks for at least
three days.
13) Install cowl panel and wiper arm.
6. Rear Window Glass
A: REMOVAL
1. 4 DOOR MODEL
1) Disconnect connector from rear defogger terminal.
2) Remove glass in the same manner as in windshield.
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5. Windshield - 6. Rear Window Glass

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NOTE:
A matching pin is cemented to the corners of glass on
compartment side. Use a piano wire when cutting each pin.
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2. WAGON MODEL
NOTE:
It is impossible to remove the molding from the glass.
If molding is broken, replace rear glass.
1) Remove rear wiper and rear gate trim.
2) Disconnect connector from rear defogger terminal.
3) Remove glass in the same manner as in windshield.
CAUTION:
In case of using a piano wire, when re-installing the old
rear window glass, be careful not to damage molding.
NOTE:
A matching pin is cemented to corners of glass on com-
partment side. Use a piano wire when cutting each pin.
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B: INSTALLATION
1. 4 DOOR MODEL
1) Install glass in the same manner as in windshield.
2) Stick dam rubber

1.
3) While aligning ceramic print notch

2on rear window
glass with marks in the center of upper and lower moldings,
install the two moldings on rear window glass.
4) Make rear defogger connections.
5) After installation, test for water leakage after about one
hour, and leave vehicle alone for 24 hours.
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6. Rear Window Glass

2. WAGON MODEL
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1) Install rear gate trim.
2) Install glass in the same manner as in windshield.
3) About one hour after installation, test for water leakage.
Leave vehicle for 24 hours before using it.
4) Connect rear defogger connections.
5) Install high-mount stop light and rear wiper.
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6. Rear Window Glass