Back Window Glass Run Channel Replacement

NOTE:

Remove the back window middle glass (see BACK WINDOW MIDDLE GLASS REPLACEMENT ).
Carefully cut the glass run channel (A) on the middle glass areas (B) with a utility knife (C), and then pull out the glass run channel from the top and bottom groove areas of the back window molding (D). Take care not to damage the molding.

Fig 1: Cutting Glass Run Channel On Middle Glass Areas With Knife
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Check the molding for damage, and replace if necessary.
Scrape out the remaining glass run channels (A) with a knife or similar tool from the grooves (B) in the middle glass areas of the back window molding (C).

Fig 2: Scraping Out Remaining Glass Run Channels
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Clean the molding bonding surface with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean surface.
Apply a light coat of primer to the groove areas (A) of the back window molding (B). Install the glass run channel (C) to the top and bottom groove areas of the molding, and then attach the glass run channel to the middle glass areas of the molding with structural adhesive (3M DP8005).

Fig 3: Installing Glass Run Channel To Top And Bottom Groove Areas Of Molding
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Remove the excess adhesive with a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
Reinstall all removed parts.