Glass - Installation of Glass
1. Installation of Glass

Front and rear window glass sealing has two basic functions:
Prevent wind, rain, dust, noise, and outer air from entering the passenger compartment
Hold the glass in position during a collision

Two sealing methods are used, adhesive and weatherstrip.


Adhesive Type:

The glass pane is directly attached to the body with a urethane-based sealer. In order to improve the adhesive effect between the body and glass and also to heighten the rigidity of the window opening area and tightness, glass primer and body primer are applied to the glued areas.
Installing this type of glass has a safety advantage because the glass is securely retained during a collision. Wind noise is also reduced through its flash surface effect.
This adhesive type is used for front windshield, rear windows (including tailgate), and quarter windows (excluding an open/closing type),





Weatherstrip Type:

The glass is fixed in the body by being tucked into a rubber weatherstrip that is weather and solvent-proof.
During glass installation, sealer is applied on the contact surface to prevent entry of dust, water, and noise. The sealer also helps prevent the glass from falling out of the weatherstrip during a collision.
This adhesive type is most often used for rear and side windows of commercial vehicles such as panel vans and pick-ups.