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Lower Rear Window Replacement

Lower Rear Window Replacement

NOTE: Familiarize yourself with the glass replacement process.

Parts Removal
Disconnect the lower rear window defogger connectors, and remove these items:
- Hatch spoiler trim
- Hatch opener switch




Cutting Positions
Slip the piano wire through the adhesive at each position as shown, and pull it back as indicated by the arrows.




Moldings, Rubber Dam, Clips, and Spacers Installation
- To attach the molding, apply a light coat of primer to the areas between the alignment marks on the tower rear window, and attach the molding with urethane adhesive and adhesive tape and the side molding with adhesive tape.
- Attach the rubber dam, the clips, and the spacers with adhesive tape.
- Be sure the rubber dam, clips, and spacers line up with the alignment marks.




Body Primer Application




Glass Primer And Adhesive Application
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