REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION [WGN]

Caution

• To prevent the sealant from cracking or the glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed, open all of the windows and leave them open until the sealant has hardened.

1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains around the circumference of the frame.

Warning

• Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.

2. If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it approx. 30 min to dry. Then put on new sealant to create a 2 mm {0.08 in} layer.

3. Clean and degrease an approx. 50.0 mm {1.97 in} wide strip around the circumference of the glass and the bonding area on the body.

4. Install the molding as shown in the figure.

5. Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the body and the molding. Allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.

Caution

• Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface or the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass and body, which may cause leaks to occur.

6. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.

7. Set the position of the front windshield glass and insert a pin into the body. Install the glass.

8. Keeping the measurement of the molding lip gap within specification, press completely along the perimeter of the glass.

9. Install the following parts.

(1) Rear wiper motor. (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WGN].)

(2) Liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WGN].)

(3) Liftgate side trim. (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WGN].)

(4) Liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WGN].)

10. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

Sealant hardening time: 24 h