Window Glass - Rear

Window Glass - Rear

















Removal

1. Remove the spoiler. For additional information, refer to Exterior Trim and Ornamentation Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear window wiper motor. For additional information, refer to Wipers and Washers Wiper Motor - Rear Window.

3. Disconnect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.

4. NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool.

Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.

5. WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer, or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass removal.

NOTE: Insert the blade into the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement rear window glass.

Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, place the flat side of the knife against the rear window glass window. Start cutting the glass at the top and work toward the corners.





6. Using The Pumper, distance the rear window glass from the body.





7. Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the window glass.

Installation

1. Dry-fit the rear window glass to the existing urethane adhesive bead on the body pinch weld.
- Position the rear window glass on the pinch weld.

- Center the rear window glass in the opening for best fit.

- Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on the rear window glass and the body.

2. After the dry-fit alignment, remove the rear window glass and moulding assembly from the window opening and place on a stable work surface with the interior side of the glass facing up.

3. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions. Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.

Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm to 2 mm (0.04 in to 0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive on the pinch weld.





4. Using a clean shop towel, brush or oil-free compressed air, clean the pinch weld area. Remove any foreign material or water that may have entered during rear window glass removal.

5. If reinstalling the original rear window glass, remove the urethane adhesive from the rear window glass leaving a thin layer to bond with the new urethane bead.

6. Clean the inside of the rear window glass surface with glass cleaner.

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

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

8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.





9. NOTE: The rear window glass must be positioned within 10 minutes of applying the urethane adhesive.

NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and continuous bead.

Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld, starting and ending at the bottom of the rear window opening near the center, making sure there are no gaps in the bead.





10. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

NOTICE: Before positioning the rear window glass, open vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from affecting the urethane adhesive bond.

Using the alignment marks made previously, position the rear window glass on the pinch weld.

11. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.

After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the rear window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.

12. Connect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.

13. Install the rear window wiper motor. For additional information, refer to Wipers and Washers Wiper Motor - Rear Window.

14. Install the spoiler. For additional information, refer to Exterior Trim and Ornamentation Service and Repair.

15. Clean the interior and exterior rear window glass with glass cleaner.