Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] REAR WINDOW LOWER MOLDING REMOVAL

CAUTION: If the drip molding has become warped, it should not be reused.







Use special tool MB990784 to pry out the molding.

[[B]] REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

Removal the rear window glass using the same procedure as for the windshield.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ GLASS STOPPER/WINDOW DAM/REAR WINDOW UPPER MOLDING/REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION
1. When replacing the rear window glass, temporarily set the rear window glass against the body, and place a mating mark on the rear window glass and body.

CAUTION: Leave the degreased parts for 3 or more minutes to dry well, before starting on the next step. Do not touch the degreased parts.

2. Use 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to degrease the inside and outside of the rear window glass and the body flanges.

CAUTION: The primer strengthens the adhesive, so be sure to apply it evenly around the entire circumference. However, a too thick application will weaken the adhesive.
Do not touch the coated surface.

3. Soak a sponge in the primer, and apply evenly to the rear window glass and the body in the specified places.







4. Allow the rear window glass to dry for at least three minutes after applying primer.
5. Install the glass stopper and window dam to the specified positions so that there are no adrift or bent surfaces inside the rear window glass.
6. Install the rear window upper molding.
7. Install the glass in the same manner as the windshield.

]]B[[ REAR WINDOW LOWER MOLDING INSTALLATION
Install the clips to the rear window lower molding, and then fix the rear window molding to the vehicle body.



ITEM.....................................................SPECIFIED ADHESIVES
Rear Window Glass/Windshield...............................MT AAD Part No. 8609 Super Fast Urethane and 3 MT AAD Part No. 8608 Super Fast Urethane Primer or equivalent.