FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Glass Reseal - Rear




Glass Reseal - Rear





1. Remove the parcel shelf.

2. Disconnect the rear window glass electrical connectors.

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

4. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.





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

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

Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the rear window glass from the interior of the vehicle.

- Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the rear window glass from the exterior of the vehicle (with the luggage compartment lid open approximately 45 degrees).


6. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the rear window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.


7. Connect the rear window glass electrical connectors.

8. Install the quarter trim panels and parcel shelf.