Glass Details and Part Changes Across the 2007–2012 Model Run
Every trim level of this crossover uses a single windshield pattern under NAGS part number FW02694. Whether your vehicle is a base front-wheel-drive model introduced for 2010 or an earlier model with the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) powertrain, the physical dimensions and structural profile of the glass do not vary. Acura originally cataloged the factory glass under dealer number 73111-STK-A01 for 2007, later superseding it with 73111-STK-A10 and 73111-STK-306 for the 2008 through 2012 model years. The original equipment was manufactured by AGC Automotive, but the aftermarket equivalents match the exact shape and perimeter contours.
The glass construction includes a built-in acoustic PVB interlayer designed specifically to hush the whistle of the turbocharged 2.3-liter K23A1 engine and reduce wind roar around the tall cabin. Visually, every replacement matches the original green solar-absorbing glass tint and carries a blue sunshade band running across the top margin. Because this vehicle predates modern camera-based safety systems, there are no forward-facing camera brackets or lane sensors adhered to the glass, nor did Acura equip this run with an automatic rain sensor or a windshield wiper de-icer grid. The only factory hardware bonded to the inner black ceramic frit band is a standard wedge-style rearview mirror mounting button.
Exterior Trim Hardware and Pillar Fastener Vulnerabilities
The perimeter around this windshield requires precise handling, particularly along the vertical pillars. While the top roof edge uses a straightforward rubber reveal moulding (OEM part number 73150-STK-A02, which replaced 73150-STK-A01), the sides are bounded by painted exterior A-pillar garnishes. These side trim pieces do not simply press into glue; they lock into a track of plastic retaining clips seated along the pillar pinch weld. I replace this glass on-site at your home or workplace anywhere across Toronto and the GTA, always carrying fresh side trim clips because the factory plastic becomes exceptionally brittle over years of heat cycles.
A common complaint from drivers of this vehicle is a sudden fluttering noise or trim pieces pulling loose at highway speeds. When these plastic pillar clips crack or lose tension during glass removal, reinstalling the old fasteners leaves the exterior garnish unsecured, leading to wind lift or water leaks down the side channel. At the base of the glass, the two-piece plastic cowl grille overlaps the lower margin and surrounds the wiper pivots. This cowl must sit flush against the glass without warping to prevent runoff from bypassing the drainage channels and backing up against the firewall.
Post-Installation Inspection Checklist
- A-pillar side garnishes: Press gently along both outer pillar covers to ensure every clip is fully engaged and the trim sits tight against the steel with no flexing or lifted corners.
- Top reveal moulding alignment: Check that the rubber moulding (73150-STK-A02) lies completely flat against the front edge of the roofline without wavy edges or gaps.
- Acoustic performance: Take the vehicle up to highway speeds to confirm the acoustic interlayer and perimeter seals have eliminated excessive cabin wind noise around the glass border.
- Lower cowl fitment: Verify that the two-piece plastic wiper cowl sits flush against the bottom edge of the windshield without bowing around the wiper pivot posts.
- Rearview mirror stability: Confirm that the wedge-mount rearview mirror locks securely onto the pre-bonded inner bracket without wobbling when adjusted.
- Interior pillar fabric: Inspect the inner A-pillar covers near the side curtain airbag seams to ensure they were seated correctly and did not get pinched or soiled during the job.
