Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

BACKLITE

REMOVAL

1. Remove liftgate upper trim panel.
2. Remove center high mounted stop lamp.
3. Remove rear window wiper arm, if equipped.
4. Remove side moldings.
5. Cut urethane bonding from around liftgate backlite using a suitable sharp cold knife. A pneumatic cutting device can be used if available.
6. Separate backlite from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Open a window before installing backlite. This will avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment. If a door is slammed before urethane is cured, water leaks can result.

The window opening fence should be cleaned of old urethane bonding material.

1. Clean inside of backlite with Mopar(R) Glass Cleaner or equivalent and lint-free cloth.
2. Apply PVC (vinyl) primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide around edge of backlite. Wipe with clean/dry lint-free cloth.
3. Apply fence primer around edge of fence. Allow at least eighteen minutes drying time.

Fig. 8:

4. Install new upper and lower seals on liftgate backlite (Fig. 8).
5. Apply a 12 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane around window opening fence.

Fig. 9:

6. Position backlite into window opening (Fig. 9).
7. Install the side moldings.
8. Install the rear wiper arm, if equipped.
9. Install the center high mounted stop lamp.
10. Install the liftgate upper trim panel.