Window Glass - Rear
Window Glass - Rear
Removal
1. Remove the package tray trim panel. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the rear window glass electrical connectors.
3. Using a soft brush or vacuum, clean any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
4. NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool.
Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water using a spray bottle to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool while cutting.
5. WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass removal.
NOTE: Insert the blade into the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement rear glass.
NOTE: Support the rear glass as necessary to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.
Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, starting at the top center of the rear window glass, cut the urethane adhesive from the glass and work down the sides.
6. Using The Pumper, distance the rear window glass from the body.
7. Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the rear window glass
Installation
NOTE: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.
1. Dry-fit the rear window glass by centering it side-to-side and by adjusting the blocks (if equipped) to get the correct position of the part top-to-bottom. Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on both the glass and the vehicle body.
2. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions. Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive on the pinch weld.
3. If reinstalling the original rear window glass, remove any excess urethane adhesive from the glass.
4. If installing a new rear window glass, clean the inside of the glass surface with glass cleaner to make sure the ceramic-coated area is clean.
5. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand of cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane adhesive and glass primer. Refer to the Material Chart in the procedure.
If installing a new rear window glass, apply glass primer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
6. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
7. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that applies the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld, starting and ending at the bottom of the rear window glass near the center, making sure there are no gaps in the bead.
8. NOTICE: Before positioning the rear window glass, open vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure or closing doors from affecting the urethane adhesive bond.
Using the alignment marks, install the rear window glass.
9. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
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.
10. Connect the rear window glass electrical connectors.
11. Install the package tray trim panel. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation Service and Repair.