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Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

BACK WINDOW GLASS

Back Window Glass:




Back Window Glass:




Back Window Glass:





REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH
9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH
10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
11. REMOVE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT SET
12. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Sunshade)
13. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)
14. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)
15. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
16. REMOVE COAT HOOK
17. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the back window glass can be removed.

19. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)
It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the back window glass can be removed.

20. REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
21. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW MOULDING





a. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.

b. Remove the remaining moulding.

HINT: When removing, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.

22. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS





a. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
b. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

NOTICE:
- When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
- To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.

HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.





c. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

HINT: Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the glass is not going to be reused.

d. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
e. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.

NOTICE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.

23. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER
a. Using a scraper, remove the No. 2 back window glass stoppers.

24. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER





a. Remove the No. 1 back window glass stoppers.

25. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers and adhesive sticking to the glass.





b. Clean the outer edges of the glass with non-residue type solvent.

NOTICE:
- Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
- Be careful not to damage the glass.
- Even if using new glass, clean it with non-residue type solvent.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER





a. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

2. INSTALL NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER
a. Coat the installation part of the stopper with Primer G.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
- Do not apply too much primer.

b. Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.








3. INSTALL NO. 1 BACK WINDOW MOULDING
a. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
- Do not apply too much primer.





b. Install the back window No. 1 moulding, as shown in the illustration.

4. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS DAM
a. Coat the installation part of the dam with Primer G.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not apply too much primer.

b. Install a new dam, applying double-sided tape all the way around the glass except where the dam is installed, as shown in the illustration.





5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.





1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.

HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.

b. Position the glass.





1. Using a suction cup, place the glass in the correct position.
2. Check that the whole contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
3. Place reference marks between the glass and vehicle body.

NOTICE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.

HINT: When reusing the glass, check and correct the reference mark positions.

4. Remove the glass.





c. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body on the vehicle side with Primer M.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.

d. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.





NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

HINT: If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

e. Apply adhesive (Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent).
1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.

HINT: After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in the table below.





2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
3. Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.





f. Install the glass.





1. Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned, and press it in gently along the rim.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
- Check the clearance between the vehicle body and glass.

2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.





3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.

NOTICE: Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.





HINT: Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

6. INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
a. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
b. Seal any leaks with a sealer gun.

7. INSTALL AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)
9. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
10. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
11. INSTALL COAT HOOK
12. INSTALL SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
13. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)
14. INSTALL NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)
15. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Sunshade)
16. INSTALL HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT SET
17. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH
18. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
19. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH
20. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH
21. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
22. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
23. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
24. INSTALL REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY
25. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
26. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY