Liftgate Window Glass Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

Rear Hatch Glass Molding

Replacement

CAUTION:
- Wear gloves to replace the molding.
- Do not damage the glass and defroster grid lines.

1. Remove the rear hatch assembly.
2. Place the rear hatch assembly on its surface as shown.

CAUTION: Avoid setting the glass on its edges; small chips may later develop into cracks.




3. With a helper holding the rear hatch assembly, carefully cut off the molding.




4. Turn the glass over,then cut the outer rubber portion (3) of the molding.
5. Scrape all traces of the old molding from the chamfered edges of the glass.






NOTE: Be sure to scrape all traces of the old molding throughly.

6. Clean the glass surface with alcohol where the new molding is to be installed.

NOTE: Make sure the surface is kept free of water, oil and grease.




7. With a brush, apply a light coat of glass primer around the edge of the glass.

NOTE: Scrape off excess glass primer with a putty knife after installing the new molding.

8. Degrease the inner surfaces of the new molding thoroughly, then apply a light coat of glass primer to the surfaces.






NOTE:
- Apply glass primer around the entire groove of the new molding.
- Do not apply glass primer to the outer surface.




9. Run a bead of adhesive in the groove of the molding.
10. Press the molding into position around the entire edge of the glass.






NOTE: Check that the molding is not wrinkled or lifted away at the corners.

11. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel.






NOTE: Use a soft shop towel dampened with alcohol to remove adhesive from a painted surface or glass.