Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair

Rear Quarter Window Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Clean both inside and outside of glass and around it.
2. Using tape, cover body surface around glass to prevent any damage.
3. If necessary, remove instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Removal and Installation.
4. If necessary, remove quarter under trim, center pillar inner upper trim, rear pillar trim and head lining. Refer to Head Lining Removal and Installation.
5. Drill hole with eyeleteer (1) through adhesive and let piano string through it.







6. Cut adhesive all around rear quarter window (1) with piano string (2). When using tool, windshield knife (3), to cut adhesive, be careful not to cause damage to windshield. Use wire to cut adhesive along lower part of windshield.

NOTE: Use piano string (2) as close to glass as possible so as to prevent damage to body.







7. Using knife (1), smoothen adhesive (2) remaining on body side (3) so that it is 1 - 2 mm (0.039 - 0.078 in.) thick all around.

NOTE: Before using knife (1), clean it with alcohol or the like to remove oil from it.







8. When reusing rear quarter window, remove the adhesive (1) from it, using care not to damage primer coated surface (2).







Installation

1. Using cleaning solvent, clean rear quarter window edge where rear quarter window glass is to be adhered. (Let it dry for more than 10 minutes.)
2. Clean contact surfaces of old adhesive (4), paint or bare metal thoroughly.
If surfaces of paint or bare metal come out, apply primer (2) for body with caution not to apply primer (2) to surface of adhesive remaining on body.

NOTE:
- Be sure to refer to primer maker's instruction for proper handling and drying time.
- Do not touch body and old adhesive surfaces where glass is to be adhered.







3. Clean glass surface to be adhered to body with clean cloth. If cleaning solvent is used, let it dry for 10 minutes or more.

Cleaning Area for rear quarter window (distance from the edge of glass or molding)
30 - 50 mm (1.18 - 1.97 in.)

4. Using new brush, apply sufficient amount of primer onto glass along glass edge.

NOTE:
- Be sure to refer to maker's instruction for proper handling and drying time.
- Do not apply primer on outside of ceramic coated surface.
- Do not touch primer coated surface.

Width applied primer for rear quarter window
"a": 14 mm (0.55 in.)







5. Apply primer for molding along molding surface all around.
6. Apply adhesive (1) referring to figure.

NOTE:
- Press glass (2) against fittings surface of body panel quickly after adhesive (1) is applied.
- Use of rubber sucker grip is helpful to hold and carry glass after adhesive (1) is applied.
- Perform steps 4) to 5) within 10 min. to ensure sufficient adhesion.
- Be sure to refer to adhesive maker's instruction for proper handling and drying time.
- Start from bottom side of glass (2).
- Be careful not to damage primer.

Adhesive amount specifications and position for rear quarter window
Width "a": Approx. 7 mm (0.28 in.)
Height "b": Approx. 15 mm (0.59 in.)
Position "c": Approx. 20 mm (0.79 in.)
Position "d": Approx. 25 mm (0.98 in.)
Position "e": Approx. 30 mm (1.20 in.)
Position "f": Approx. 95 mm (3.75 in.)







7. Holding rubber sucker grip (1), place glass onto body by aligning mating marks marked in step 3) and press it.







8. Check for water leakage by pouring water over windshield through hose. If leakage is found, dry windshield and fill leaky point with adhesive. If water still leaks even after that, remove glass and start installation procedure all over again.

NOTE:
- Do not use high pressure water.
- Do not blow compressed air directly at adhesive applied part when drying.
- Do not use infrared light or like for drying.







CAUTION: Upon completion of installation, note the following.
- Sudden closing of door before adhesive is completely set may cause glass to become loose or to come off. Therefore, if door is opened or closed before adhesive is completely set, make sure to open all door glasses and use proper care.
- If molding is not securely in place, hold it down with a tape until adhesive is completely set.
- Each adhesive has its own setting time.
- Be sure to refer to its maker's instruction, check setting time of adhesive to be used and observe precautions to be taken before adhesive is set.
- Refrain from driving till adhesive is completely set so as to ensure proper and sufficient adhesion.