Liftgate Window Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible:  No

Removal Procedure: 

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove liftgate trim finish panel. Refer to LIFTGATE TRIM FINISH PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
3. Remove rear side upper trim panel. Refer to REAR SIDE UPPER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
4. Remove rear spoiler side trim. Refer to REAR SPOILER SIDE TRIM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
5. Remove rear window wiper arm. Refer to REAR WINDOW WIPER ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

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6. Unlock and disconnect 2 electrical connectors (1).

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7. Use a glass adhesive cutter to cut the windscreen adhesive along the window sheet metal opening. Access from the inside and outside of the vehicle as show above by the arrows.
   NOTE: Damage 
   Risk of damage to vehicle paint work.

   • Mask off/protect paint work appropriately to avoid damage.
8. With the help of a technician, use glass suction cup assist tools to remove the liftgate window.
9. Remove any excessive residual adhesive from the body sheet metal.
   NOTE: Damage 
   Risk of damage to vehicle paint work.

   • Mask off/protect paint work appropriately to avoid damage.

   Clean the body sheet metal surface using Isopropyl Alcohol or "BETACLEAN 3000". 

Installation Procedure: 

Follow the below steps to fit a new replacement liftgate window to the vehicle. 

1. The liftgate window is placed on a dedicated workbench or stand with cloth covering with the convex surface facing down.

   Note, take care during placement to avoid damage to the glass surface. 

2. Clean the liftgate window inside glass surface using Isopropyl Alcohol or "BETACLEAN 3000".

   Wipe with a clean dry cloth or with binder-free tissues. 

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3. Use a brush to evenly apply one layer of glass primer "BETAPRIME 5500" or equivalent to the inside surface of the liftgate window as indicated by the red area (1) shown above.

   Wait at least 3 minutes for the primer to dry completely. 

   Avoid contact with the primed surface. 

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4. Check spacer (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

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5. Use a casing gun to apply a continuous 12 mm diameter bead of windscreen adhesive (1) "BETASEAL 1858-1" or equivalent to the primed liftgate window surface as shown above.

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6. With the help of a technician, used suction cup assist tools to fit the liftgate window to the vehicle. Align the liftgate window in the vehicle sheet metal.
7. Press down along the glass edges to position the liftgate window onto the liftgate window blocks.

   Installation note: When installing the glass, the door should be opened to avoid air pressure increase in the compartment. 

8. Check the gap and alignment between the body and the glass. Remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
9. Install rear window wiper arm. Refer to REAR WINDOW WIPER ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
10. Install rear spoiler side trim. Refer to REAR SPOILER SIDE TRIM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
11. Install rear side upper trim panel. Refer to REAR SIDE UPPER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
12. Install liftgate trim finish panel. Refer to LIFTGATE TRIM FINISH PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
13. Close the liftgate.

The whole vehicle must stand for 24 ~ 48 hours, so that the adhesive is completely cured before the vehicle can be driven.