MITSUBISHI 3000GT 1991 Service Manual

BODY - Windshield42-29
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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42-30BODY - Windshield
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.

BODY - Windshield42-31
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Section A12-15
(.47 - ,591
Primer/’
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7 l.28)10 i.39)dam
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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BODY - Quarter Window Glass
42-33
QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
M42LECB
:REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Trim (RefertoGROUP52A-Trims.)l Removal and Installation of Center Pillar
Garnish (Refer to GROUP 51 -Garnishes and
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18FO132Removal steps
l * I)*1. Quarter window moulding and glass
2. Packing
3. Window dam
Section A
Adhesive
Cut off nozzle tip
mm (in.)
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Adhesive: 3M SUPER FAST URETHAN 8609 or
equivalent
Primer: 3M SUPER FAST URETHAN PRIMER 8608 or
equivalent
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BODY - Quarter Window Glass
SERVICE POINT OF REMOVAL
1. REMOVAL OF QUARTER WINDOW
MOULDING AND
GLASS
(1) For protection of the body (coated surface), apply cloth3 ~LJtape to all around the body where the glass is installed.
(2) Using a cutter knife,cut off the quarter window
moulding along its edge.
(3)Run a wire between the glass and the body at the upper
portion of the quarter window and pull it back and forth
along the glass to cut through the adhesive.
When doing so, pay attention to the bolt.
Caution
Hold the window glass with the glass holders to
prevent it from falling when the adhesive is cut
through.
(4) 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.
(5) Finish smooth the flange surface.
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 or anti-corrosive.
(6) Degrease using 3M ATD Part No. 8906 or equivalent.
Caution
After degreasing, allow three minutes or more to
dry well before next work. Do not touch the
degreased surface.
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id/BODY
- Quarter Window Glass42-35
Section A
IO"' (.39)
Section C
*I : Glass surface“2: Body surface
mm (In.)18FO143
kt off nozzle tipmm (tn.)18FOO80SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION
1. INSTALLATION OF QUARTER WINDOW
MOULDINGAND GLASS
(I) 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.
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.
(2) Allow 3 to 30 minutes to dry the primer.
(3) 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.
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42-36BODY - Quarter Window Glass
Section A
Adhesive
Section B
Section CWindow dam(4) 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.
(5) Remove adhesive from around and on the glass and
\Ljbody surfaces using a spatula and wipe the surfaces
clean.(6) After the work
(installationof 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.
(7) 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 squeeze
the hose end.
mm (in.)18FO137
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BODY - Liftgate Glass
LIFTGATE GLASSREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
42-37
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LRemoval steps
I. Defogger connectorl *2. Liftgate moulding upper
3. Liftgate moulding upper clipa*4. Liftgate moulding lower
5. Liftgate moulding lower clip
6. Clip grommet
+* *+ 7. Lift gate glass
8.
Liftgate moulding side
9. window dam
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Pre-removal and Post-installationOperationl Removal and Installation of Rear Wiper Arm
(Refer to GROUP 51 -Windshield Wiper and Washer
l Removal and Installation of Liftgate UpperTrim (Referto GROUP 52A-Trims.)l Removal and Installation of Liftgate Trim
(Refer to GROUP 52A-Trims.)
l Removal and Installation of Liftgate Side
Trim (Refer to GROUP 52A-Trims )
-ASection A
12-15(.47-.59)
Primer7
Section B27 (1.06)
Cut off nozzle tip
1
,
Adhesive:3M SUPER FAST URETHAN 8609 or equivalentPrimer:3M SUPER FAST URETHAN PRIMER 8608 or equivalent
12 (.47)E!;~;qiffy,8Fo,48,f 7
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42-38BODY- Liftgate Glass
MB990449sEwIcE POINTS 0~ REMOVAL
II\2. REMOVAL OF LIFTGATE MOULDING UPPER / 4. LIFT-
GATE
MOULDING LOWER
Usina the special tool, pry up the clipped portions to
”18FO142remove the liftgate moulding upper and lower.
7. REMOVAL OF LIFTGATE GLASS
Remove the same way as the windshield glass. (Refer to
P.42-29.)SERVICE POINT OF INSTALLATION
7. INSTALLATION OF LIFTGATE GLASS
(I) 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.
(2) Allow 3 to 30 minutes to dry the primer.
Section A27 (1 06)k--L
Section C
nm (in.)18FOl4
(3) Within 30 minutes of primer application, apply the
adhesive all around the
liftgate 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.
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