Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Use genuine NISSAN Urethane Adhesive Kit (if available) or equivalent and follow the instructions furnished with it.CAUTION: There are 2 types of primer. Do not confuse during application.
- Primer for plastic surfaces.
- Primer for glass surfaces.
- Adhesive shall be continuously applied to ensure watertightness. Glass installation shall be finished within five minutes after applying adhesive.
- While urethane adhesive is curing, open door window. This will prevent glass from being forced out by passenger compartment air pressure when door is closed.
- Start and finish urethane adhesive application at the bottom to ensure watertightness.
- Inform customer that vehicle should remain stationary until urethane adhesive has completely cured (preferably 24 hours). Curing time varies with temperature and humidity.
WARNING:
- Keep heat and open flames away as primers and adhesive are flammable.
- Materials contained in the kit are harmful if swallowed, and may irritate skin and eyes. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
- Use in an open, well ventilated location. Avoid breathing vapors. They can be harmful if inhaled. If affected by vapor inhalation, immediately move to an area with fresh air.
- Driving vehicle before urethane adhesive has completely cured may affect performance of the windshield in case of an accident.
CAUTION:
- Do not use adhesive which is past its usable term. Shelf life of this product is limited to six months after date of manufacture. Carefully read expiration or manufacture date printed on box.
- Keep primers and adhesive in cool, dry place. Ideally, they should be stored in refrigerator.
- Do not leave primers or adhesive cartridge unattended with their caps open or off.
- Vehicle should not be driven for at least 24 hours or until urethane adhesive has completely cured. Curing time varies depending on temperature and humidity. Curing time will increase under lower temperatures and lower humidity.
REPAIRING WATER LEAKS FOR REAR WINDOW GLASS
- Leaks can be repaired without removing and reinstalling glass.
- Determine extent of leak, if water leaks between urethane adhesive material and body or glass.
- This can be done by applying water to glass area while pushing glass outward.
- Apply primer (if necessary) and then urethane adhesive to leak point to stop leak.