Windshield Removal and Installation: Preparation

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Preparation
ITEM REFERENCE

Item to be prepared Usage
Eyeleteer Drilling hole in adhesive
Piano string and wood stick (or commercial windshield knife) Cutting adhesive
Knife To cut off adhesive for finishing
White gasoline and gauze To degrease and clean adhesive surface
Caulking gun To apply adhesive
Rubber sucker grip To hold glass
Adhesive (Yokohama Rubber WS-95K, 202 or equivalent) To bond glass
Primer for glass (Yokohama rubber MS-90K or equivalent) To pretreat adhesive surface
Primer for adhesive surface (Yokohama rubber RC-50E or equivalent) To pretreat adhesive surface
Masking tape Protection against scratch
Alcohol To degrease knife
Adhesive tape To secure windshield molding
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.