Sliding Door Window Glass: Service and Repair

WINDOW GLASS - SLIDING DOOR

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

Material:

Material







Removal
1. Remove the rear door trim panel.
2. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.







3. WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting the hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Lubricate the existing adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.

Using the special tool, cut the adhesive from the sliding door window glass.







4. NOTE:
- There are 4 locator pins on the sliding door window glass that hold the glass in place during assembly.
- To avoid damaging the body finish, an assistant may be required to support the door glass as the urethane is cut and the glass is no longer bonded to the door.

Using the special tool, distance the sliding door glass from the sliding door and discard the glass.







5. Remove the locator pins from the door skin and discard the pins.
- Rock the pins back and forth while applying pressure to remove the pins.
- Rotate each pin 90 ° left or right and remove it from the door.
- Using a suitable tool, cut the head off the pin and retrieve it from the bottom of the door.

Installation

CAUTION:
- A new sliding door window glass must be installed to prevent wind noise or water leaks.
- After installing the new sliding door window glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. Refer to the drive away chart for the cure times as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive may adversely affect the strength of the urethane adhesive bond.







1. CAUTION: Do not scratch the pinch weld.

Trim the remaining urethane on the pinch weld using only the full-cut method. In this method, most of the existing urethane adhesive is removed leaving a level bead around the entire pinch weld.

2. CAUTION: Any rust on the pinch weld must be removed and the pinch weld restored to OEM specifications. If surface rust is present, remove it completely down to clean, bare metal. Prime the pinch weld metal with an OEM recommended curing automotive paint primer and allow to cure correctly. If rust has penetrated through the pinch weld metal, repair the pinch weld sheet metal at a body shop before proceeding.

Check the pinch weld for damaged sheet metal, raised sheet metal at the spot welds, rust or foreign material that may cause glass breakage. Clean or repair surface as necessary.







3. CAUTION: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. Refer to the Material Chart in this procedure.

NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.

If installing a new rear window glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.







4. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
5. Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the sliding door glass on the primed area.

6. CAUTION: Open the windows to prevent the sliding door glass from being pushed out by the air pressure if the door is closed.

Install the sliding door window glass.

7. After the urethane adhesive has cured, check for water leaks and add urethane adhesive where needed.