Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF BACKLIGHT INSTALLATION. IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE BACKLIGHT MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.


CAUTION: Open a window before installing the backlight to avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment. If a door is slammed before the urethane bonding is fully cured, water leaks can result.


NOTE: The backlight fence should be cleaned of old urethane bonding material. Support spacers should be cleaned and properly installed on weld studs or repair screws at bottom of backlight opening.






Refer to the Windshield Removal procedure for a description of tools and adhesive systems that are recommended for use in this procedure.

1. Apply a 12 mm (0.5 in.) bead of urethane (2) around the perimeter of the glass (1).

2. Place backlight glass (1) into position.

3. Install the glass (1) in the same manner described in the Windshield Install.




4. Connect rear window defogger wiring (3).

5. After urethane has cured, water test backlight to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger operation.

6. Install and connect the CHMSL lamp.

7. Install liftgate trim panels.