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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Mitsubishi Carisma (1st generation): Windshield Replacement

The Carisma windshield is bonded to the body opening with polyurethane adhesive. The job is to cut through the old adhesive bead carefully without damaging the paint in the opening, then set the new glass on fresh adhesive with proper surface preparation. The exact procedure for this model is not documented in publicly available service materials, so the steps below follow the general principle for bonded glass. Check the adhesive manufacturer's instructions for cure time and drive-away restrictions.

Difficulty: Hard Time: 2-4 hours plus adhesive cure time (depends on the adhesive, usually from 1 hour to a full day before driving) Steps: 13 Tools: Windshield cut-out wire with handles (or an electric cutter), two suction cup glass holders, caulking gun, knife, screwdrivers, socket set, plastic trim removal tools, masking tape, degreaser, glass and body primer

Part

  • 🔩 Windshield for Mitsubishi Carisma (OEM or a quality aftermarket glass with the correct tint and shade band). You will also need automotive polyurethane adhesive sealant with primers, lower locating blocks or spacer pads, and the perimeter molding or seal if it was damaged during removal

Step by step

13 steps
  1. Remove the wiper arms and the cowl panel (the plastic trim under the windshield). To do this, remove the wiper arm nuts, take off the caps, and unclip the hood seal. Then remove the cowl panel fasteners and lift the panel off its clips.
  2. Remove the rearview mirror if it is mounted on a bonded pad, and remove the front pillar (A-pillar) trims. Remove any grab handles or interior parts that interfere with cutting. Carefully pull back the door seal on the pillars so you do not tear the trim.
  3. Remove the upper and side windshield moldings, if fitted. Disconnect the wires for the glass heating or sensors, if equipped.
  4. Protect the paint on the hood, fenders and dashboard with film and tape. Cover the seats and dashboard with covers to guard against glass fragments.
  5. Cut through the old adhesive bead with the wire, from outside or inside. Pass the wire through the adhesive at a corner, secure it in the handles, and work around the perimeter without scratching the edge of the opening. Work slowly so you do not overheat the area or cut into the paint.
  6. With a helper, lift off the old windshield using suction cups. Lay it on a soft surface.
  7. Leave a thin layer of old adhesive on the body, about 1-2 mm. It serves as the base for the new bead. Do not cut it down to bare metal, or corrosion will develop.
  8. Clean the opening of dirt and glass fragments and degrease it. Treat any areas with damaged paint with primer. Let it dry.
  9. Prepare the new windshield. Attach or transfer the lower locating blocks, molding and seal. Degrease the glass edge and apply primer to the black ceramic band, then allow the flash time given in the primer instructions.
  10. Apply the adhesive to the glass around the perimeter as a triangular bead of even height. There must be no gaps or air bubbles.
  11. With a helper, set the windshield in place using the suction cups. Align it using the locating blocks or marks, lower it smoothly into the opening, and press lightly around the perimeter. Check that the gaps are even. Do not slam the doors in the first few hours.
  12. Hold the windshield in place with tape so it does not slip. Then reassemble: cowl panel, wipers, moldings, mirror and pillar trims.
  13. Let the adhesive cure according to its instructions. Check for leaks with a water test, without directing a pressurized stream at the fresh bead. Seal any leaking spots with a thin brush.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • The windshield is part of the body's structure and affects airbag operation and crash rigidity. If you lack experience, have the work done by a shop that uses certified adhesive. Do not drive until the time specified by the adhesive manufacturer has passed. Wear gloves and safety glasses, because glass edges are sharp.