REPLACEMENT OF MOLDED TYPE REAR WINDOW : Installation
1.Remove remaining adhesive and sealant using a scraper on the body side to approximately a depth that is 2 mm (0.079 in) thickness (A) so that entire contour becomes smooth.
CAUTION: If the bonded area on the body is scratched, repair it using a 2 liquid type urethane paint. Never use lacquer type paint.
2.Follow the below depend on the case.
a.In case glass is reusable:
Remove remaining adhesive and sealant using a cutter (A)
smooth out rear window glass surface .
b.In case glass is not reusable:
Skip this process.
3.Mount rear window glass onto the vehicle and paint matching marks on body panel and rear window glass when installing new rear window glass. Then remove rear window glass again.
4.Use suction lifter (A) or rubber suction cups to set rear window glass on glass stand (B).
5.Clean the bonded area on rear window glass and body panel using a white gasoline or degreasing agent.
6.Install new rear window spacers to new rear window glass.
7.When installing new rear window glass , apply the dam sealant rubber from the edge of the rear window glass so as to hide the black print.
CAUTION: Start to apply the dam sealant rubber at the outline mark of black print. Apply it so as to only place it without pulling. Stop applying at another outline mark of black print.
8.Apply primer for glass along the entire circumference of rear window glass.
Use the sealing kit for glass application and the special holder for cartridge or similar tools.
CAUTION: There are 2 types of primer. Never confuse the application methods. Primer for painted surfaces Primer for glass Apply primer for rear window glass and adhesive by following the black print marks on rear window glass. NOTE:
The essential function of primers is to strengthen adhesion between rear window glass and painted surface.
9.Apply primer for the painted surface to the body side bonding surface.
CAUTION: If the body side bonding surface is repaired with 2 liquid type urethane paint, always apply the primer after drying the paint. If primer for painted surfaces adheres to a painted surface other than the bonding area, or if it overflows, quickly remove it with white gasoline or degreasing agent.
10.Use sealant gun , affix the dam sealant rubber and apply adhesive along the edge of rear window glass within the time period indicated in the primers instruction after applying primer. NOTE:
Open adhesive by cutting off the nozzle tip and set it in a sealant gun.
Regarding the range of adhesive, refer to the Service Manual on each model.
11.Use suction lifter (A) or rubber suction cups that are installed in advance, align the matching marks between the holder and roof panel hole and between the body panel and rear window glass
to install them on the vehicle.
CAUTION: 2 workers are required when installing rear window glass.
12.Press entire surface of glass lightly to fit it completely.
13.Correct any adhesive overflow or shortage using a spatula to make the surface smooth.
14.Remove protective tape.
15.Install the removed parts.
CAUTION: Check the mating area with surrounding parts. Adjust if necessary.
