Procedures

Glass Reseal - Rear





1. Remove the C-pillar trim panels and parcel shelf, and lower the headliner.

2. Disconnect the 2 rear window defrost 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 6 mm (0.24 in).





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

NOTE: Make sure there are no gaps in the urethane adhesive bead.

Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.

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

6. NOTICE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks to make sure of correct adhesion.

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. Install the headliner, parcel shelf and C-pillar trim panels.

8. Connect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.





9. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.