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Rear Window Glass Installation: 5HB

  1. Remove sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a utility knife or scraper. (When reusing the glass)
  2. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {2.0 in}  wide strip along the perimeter of the glass.
  3. Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
  4. Install the spacers, and pins to the glass as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Spacers, Pins And Glass
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    NOTE:
    • When reusing the glass, align it with the alignment mark placed before the glass was removed.
  5. Apply glass primer on the glass as shown in the figure then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min  .
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
    NOTE:
    • Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
    Fig 2: Applying Primer To Hollowed Marks In Ceramic Coating
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  6. Cut away the old sealant using a utility knife or scraper so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in}  thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.
    Fig 3: Cutting Old Sealant Using Utility Knife
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  7. Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
  8. If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer, and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min  .
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
  9. Apply body primer on the body as shown in the figure, then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min  .
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
    NOTE:
    • Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
    Fig 4: Applying Primer To Hollowed Marks In Ceramic Coating
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  10. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Applying Sealant To Area Of Glass Surface
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  11. Install the rear window glass.
  12. Verify that the gap at the upper and lower parts of the glass is within the specification shown in the figure, then press along the perimeter of the glass.
    Fig 6: Identifying Gap Upper And Lower Parts Of Glass
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  13. Connect the filament connector.
    Fig 7: Connecting Filament Connector
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  14. Install the following parts:
    1. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Connect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  16. Allow the sealant to harden completely. Sealant hardening time: 24 h
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