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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013KIZASHI SPORT GTS, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEGLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS (2)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWINDSHIELD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONPREPARATION
2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWD
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 |
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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.