Rear Window Glass Installation
CAUTION:
- To prevent the sealant from cracking or the glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed, open all of the windows and leave them open until the sealant has hardened.
- Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in}
thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.WARNING:
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
- If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it approximately 30 minutes to dry. Then put on new sealant to create a 2 mm {0.08 in} layer.
- Clean and degrease an approximately 50 mm {1.97 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the glass and the bonding area on the body.
- Install the molding as shown in the figure.
- Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the body and the molding. Allow it to dry for approximately 30 minutes. CAUTION:
- Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface. Otherwise, the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass and body, which may cause leaks to occur.
- Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
- Set the position of the front windshield glass and insert a pin into the body. Install the glass.
- Verify that the gap of the upper part is 7.3 mm {0.29 in} and the A-pillar part is 6.8 mm {0.27 in}.
- Keeping the measurement of the molding lip gap within specification, press completely along the perimeter of the glass.
- Install the headliner.
- Install the rear package trim.
- Allow the sealant to harden completely.
- Sealant hardening time: 24 hours