Upper Rear Window Molding Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use seat covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.

Remove the upper rear window (see UPPER REAR WINDOW REPLACEMENT ).
Place the upper rear window upside down on a padded surface.
Remove the molding from the edge of the upper rear window. If necessary, cut the molding with a utility knife.
Replace the rubber dams, fasteners, and spacers with new ones (see UPPER REAR WINDOW REPLACEMENT ).
Set the upper rear window (A) in the opening, and center it. Make alignment marks (B) across the window and body with a grease pencil at the four points shown. Place the hatch spoiler trim (C) on the hatch, and make alignment marks (D) on the window with a grease pencil at both sides. Be careful not to touch the window where adhesive will be applied.

Fig 1: Setting Upper Rear Window In Opening And Making Alignment Marks Across Window And Body
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Remove the upper rear window.
Install the new molding (A) around the edge of the upper rear window (B)
- Be sure the alignment mark (C) of the molding line up with the alignment mark (printed dot) (D) on the upper rear window.
- With tape, hold the molding to prevent it from lifting away.
- Be careful not to touch the window where adhesive will be applied.
Fig 2: Installing New Molding Around Edge Of Upper Rear Window
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Cut the ends of the molding at the alignment marks (E) made in step 5 .
Clean the upper rear window surface with alcohol where the new molding is to be installed, and degrease the inner surfaces of the new molding thoroughly. Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of water, oil, and grease.
With a brush, apply a light coat of primer (A) around the edge of the upper rear window (B) and around the entire groove of the new molding (C).

Fig 3: Applying Light Coat Of Primer Around Edge Of Upper Rear Window And Around Entire Groove Of New Molding
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Run a bead of urethane adhesive (A) in the groove of the molding (B).

Fig 4: Applying Bead Of Urethane Adhesive In Groove Of Molding
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Attach the new molding (A) around the edge of the upper rear window (B)
- Be sure the alignment mark (C) of the molding lines up with the alignment mark (printed dot) (D) on the upper rear window.
- Press the molding into position around the entire edge of the window.
- Make sure the molding is not wrinkled or lifted away at the corners.
Fig 5: Attaching New Molding Around Edge Of Upper Rear Window
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Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or towel. To remove the adhesive from a painted surface or glass, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour. With tape, hold the molding to prevent it from lifting away.
Align the molding lip end (A) and the edge of the new rear window upper seal (B) on each side, as shown, and attach the seal with the adhesive tape (C) and the adhesive tape (D) to the inside face of the upper portion of the rear window molding (E).
Adhesive tape C: Thickness 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
1. Width 4 mm (0.16 in.)
Adhesive tape D: Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.)
1. Width 8 mm (0.31 in.)
Fig 6: Attaching Seal With Adhesive Tape And Adhesive Tape To Inside Face Of Upper Portion Of Rear Window Molding
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Check that the molding and seal are not wrinkled or lifted away.
Reinstall the upper rear window onto the body (see UPPER REAR WINDOW REPLACEMENT ).