Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair

Removal




1. SEDAN
Remove glass in the same manner as in wind- shield.

NOTE: Matching pins are cemented at the glass corners on the compartment side. Use a piano wire when cutting each pin.

2. WAGON
1. Remove rear quarter molding on corner.
2. Remove glass in the same manner as in windshield.

Installation




1. Finish surface of adhesive layer on body:
Using a putty knife, etc., cut layer of adhesive stick firmly to body and finish it into a smooth surface of about 2 mm (0.08 in) in thickness.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage body finish.

2. Cleaning of body surface:
1. Remove chips, dirt and dust from body surface.
2. Clean body wall surface and upper surface of adhesive layer with a solvent such as alcohol or white gasoline.

3. Cleaning glass:
1. Remove dirt and dust from surface of glass to be adhered.
2. Clean surface of glass to be adhered with alcohol or white gasoline.
4. Application of primer:
1. Using a sponge, apply primer to surface of glass to be adhered.
2. Apply primer to surface of body to be adhered.




CAUTION:
- If primer has dropped on body finish, it is hard to wipe it off. So protect with masking.
- Primer must not project from black frame of glass.
- After applying primer, let it dry spontaneously for about 10 minutes.

5. Application of adhesive:




1. Cut nozzle tip as shown in figure.
2. Open cartridge and put it into a gun with nozzle attached.
3. Apply adhesive uniformly to all sides of adhesion surface while operating gun along glass end face.

6. Installation of glass:
1. Hold glass with rubber suction cups.
2. Mount glass on body with matching pin aligned.
3. Stick them fast by pressing all sides lightly.

7. Water leakage test:
After installing glass, test for water leakage after about one hour.

CAUTION:
- Move vehicle slowly.
- When opening and closing door, lower door glass and move door gently.
- Do not squirt strong hose stream on vehicle.

8. Spontaneous drying:
After completing all operations, leave vehicle alone for 24 hours.

CAUTION: When delivering vehicle to user, tell him or her that vehicle should not be subjected to heavy shocks for at least three days.