Rear Window Antenna Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION. IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE REAR WINDOW GLASS MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.

CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before installing the rear window to avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment if a door is slammed before the urethane bonding is fully cured. Water leaks can result

1. Remove upper quarter trim panel.
2. Disconnect the wire connectors from rear window defogger, and rear window mounted radio antenna, if so equipped.

WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION WHEN HANDLING SAFETY GLASS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

CAUTION: Do not damage body or trim finish when cutting out glass or applying fence primer.

3. Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the rear window glass.
4. Remove the rear window from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED GLASS CLEANER TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD BEFORE APPLYING GLASS PREP AND PRIMER. POOR ADHESION CAN RESULT.

1. Clean inside of rear window with ammonia based glass cleaner and lint-free cloth.
2. Apply Glass Prep adhesion promoter 25 mm (1 in.) wide around perimeter of rear window encapsulation (not to the glass) and wipe with clean/dry lint-free cloth until no streaks are visible.
3. Apply Glass Primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide around perimeter of rear window encapsulation (not to the glass). Allow at least three minutes drying time.
4. Using a razor knife, remove as much original urethane as possible. Do not damage paint on rear window fence.
5. Apply pinch weld primer 15 mm (.75 in.) wide around the rear window fence. Allow at least three minutes drying time.

Fig.20 Rear Window Glass - Typical:

6. Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane to the encapsulation.
7. With the aid of a helper, position the rear window over the opening.
8. Slowly lower rear window glass to the roof fence opening and engage over the two flanges located on the roof fence. Guide the encapsulation into proper position as necessary Remove the backing paper from the tape on lower appendage and push rear window inward till flush to roof line and C-pillars (Intrepid).
9. Clean excess urethane from exterior with Mopar Super Kleen or equivalent.
10. Connect rear window defogger wiring connector, and rear window mounted radio antenna connector, if so equipped.
11. Install interior trim.
12. After urethane has cured, water test rear window to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger operation. (Refer to HEATED GLASS - OPERATION).