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Glass Reseal - Rear




Glass Reseal - Rear

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General Procedure

1. Remove the rear window wiper motor. REFER to Wiper Motor - Rear Window .

2. Clean the interior and exterior of the rear window glass surface with glass cleaner.

3. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.





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

NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.

Apply the urethane adhesive over the top of the existing urethane adhesive from the interior of the vehicle.

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

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

6. Install the rear window wiper motor. REFER to Wiper Motor - Rear Window .