Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

BACK DOOR GLASS

REPLACEMENT

HINT: The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.




1. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS
a. From the interior, insert piano wines between the vehicle body and glass, as shown in the illustration.
b. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.






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

NOTE: When separating the glass from the vehicle, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments.

c. Cut the glass by pulling the piano wire around the glass.

NOTE: If the back door glass will be reused, be careful not to damage the clip attached to the glass when you cut off the adhesive.

d. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.

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




2. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS
a. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.

NOTE:
- Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
- Be careful not to damage the glass.
- Even if using new glass clean the glass with white gasoline.







3. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS CLIP
a. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
b. Install the new clips.

NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- Do not apply too much primer.







4. INSTALL BACK DOOR GLASS SPACER
a. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
b. Install the new spacers.

NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- Do not apply too much primer.




5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE
a. Coat the installation part of the window glass adhesive dam with Primer G.

NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- 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.




6. INSTALL BACK DOOR 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.

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

NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Throw away any leftover Primer M.




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

HINT: If Primer G is accidentally applied to another part of the vehicle, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag before it dries.






NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- Do not apply too much primer.




d. 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.

2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.




3. Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.

e. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
1. Hold the back window glass in place securely with tape or equivalent to the vehicle body until the adhesive has hardened.

NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Check that the clips 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.

HINT: Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.






NOTE: Take care not to drive the vehicle for the time described in the table.

7. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
a. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
b. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.