Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENTHINT: The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
1. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER
a. w/ Power back door: Remove the back door trim board LH.
b. Remove the back door trim panel upper.
c. Remove the back door trim panel assembly upper.
d. Remove the back door trim panel assembly.
e. Remove the back door trim cover RH.
f. Remove the back door trim cover LH.
3. REMOVE REAR SPOILER
4. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY LH
6. REMOVE REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY RH
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS
a. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
b. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.
NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments.
c. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
NOTE: If the back door glass will be reused, be careful not to damage the clip attached to the glass when you cut off the adhesive.
d. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
8. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS
a. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
NOTE:
- Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
- Be careful not to damage the glass.
9. INSTALL BACK WINDOW MOULDING
a. Coat the installation part of the mouldings with Primer G.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not apply too much primer.
b. Install a new mouldings, applying double-sided tape all the way around the glass except where the mouldings is installed, as shown in the illustration.
10. INSTALL BACK DOOR GLASS
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.
b. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body with Primer M.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
c. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
HINT: If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag before it dries.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
d. Apply adhesive.
Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent
1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.
HINT: After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in the table.
2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
3. Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.
e. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
1. Hold the back window glass in place securely with tape or equivalent to the vehicle body until the adhesive has hardened.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Check that the clips are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
- Check the clearance between the vehicle body and glass.
2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.
3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
HINT: Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.
NOTE: Take care not to drive the vehicle for the time described in the table.
11. CHECK AND REPAIR WATER-LEAK
a. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
b. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.