Windows and Glass: Service and Repair

REAR WINDOW GLASS

REMOVAL
1. To remove rear window glass, first remove the following parts.
1. Remove rear pillar trim.




1. Remove pillar blanking cover and bolt.




2. Remove trim from rear pillar.

2. Remove rear seat cushion.




1. Release rear cushion stopper.
2. Remove seat cushion.

3. Remove rear seat back.




1. Remove bolts (4).

Tightening torque :17 - 26 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kg.m, 12 - 19 lb.ft)

2. Remove seat belt from belt guide.




3. Release seat back stopper, and then remove seat back.




4. Remove seat belt lower anchor bolt (LH/RH).

Tightening torque :40 - 55 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kg.m, 29 - 40 lb.ft)

5. Remove rear package tray trim.




1. Remove fasteners (6).




2. Remove trim from rear package tray.
3. Remove seat belt guide and seat belt from trim.

2. Disconnect rear window defogger connector.




3. Remove sealant with a knife.




4. Remove rear window glass using glass holder.

INSTALLATION




1. Remove the excess sealant from the glass with a window scraper.




2. Remove the excess sealant and foam dam from the body with a knife.

NOTE: When removing the sealant, pay attention not to scrape the paint on the body off. If the paint is scraped off, use a paint for repair.

3. Clean the inside of the glass with commercial glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.




4. Prime an area approximately 20 mm (3/4 inch) wide around the complete perimeter of the glass.




5. Prime the contact area on the body.
6. Reprime the same area on the inside surface of the glass.

NOTE: Do not permit any primed surface to become contaminated with dirt, water, oil, etc. Do not touch primed surfaces with your hands. Contamination will affect adhesion.




7. Install the self-adhesive foam dam to the body where the original dam had been.







8. Apply the sealant bead to the body just outside the dam. The bead should be slightly higher than the dam.

NOTE: The following cure times may be critical. Attempting to replace a windshield in ambient temperature over 35 degrees C (95 degrees F) should be avoided before completing the application.




9. Install molding on the glass.
10. Install the glass into the body making sure the glass rests upon the two spacers at the bottom of the windshield.







11. Press glass firmly into place.

NOTE: Lower both front door windows and leave them in that condition until the vehicle can be put back into service. If the vehicle were completely closed, quickly closing a door could break the seal.

12. Remove excess sealant, if any
13. Install rear window glass side molding.
14. Perform water leak test immediately.
15. Connect rear window defogger connector.
16. Install package tray.
17. Install rear pillar trim.