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Backlite Sliding Glass



REMOVAL

NOTE: (Refer to BODY/STATIONARY GLASS/WINDSHIELD - WARNING) for applicable glass removal safety precautions.

1. On standard cab models, remove the B-pillar trim
2. Remove the c-pillar trim if equipped.
3. Remove the quarter trim if equipped.
4. Remove cab back panel trim.
5. Bend backlite retaining tabs inward against glass.






6. Using a long knife from inside the vehicle cut urethane holding backlite frame to opening fence.
7. Separate glass from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: (Refer to BODY/STATIONARY GLASS/WINDSHIELD - WARNING) for applicable glass installation safety precautions.

1. Trim urethane adhesive from around rear glass opening fence leaving 1-2 mm of urethane on fence.
2. Apply RIM primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide to the mating surface of the backlite encapsulation.
3. Apply Gurit-Essex© Betawipe 4000 25 mm (1 in.) wide to the mating surface of the backlite encapsulation.
4. Apply blackout primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide to the mating surface of the backlite encapsulation.
5. Apply pinchweld primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide to the backlite opening fence.
6. Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane around perimeter of backlite along the inside of the encapsulation.
7. Position backlite into backlite opening using alignment pins in lower corners.
8. Firmly push glass against rear window glass opening fence.
9. Bend tabs around edges of backlite opening fence to retain glass.
10. Clean excess urethane from exterior with Mopar Super Clean or equivalent.
11. Install the cab back panel.
12. Install the quarter trim if equipped.
13. Install the c-piller trim if equipped.
14. On standard cab models install the b-pillar trim.