Installation
INSTALLATION
Preparation Before Backlite Installation
1. Manually remove as much urethane adhesive as possible from around the fence opening. For any remaining urethane that exhibits a cohesive failure at the fence, trim the remaining urethane bead (1) to a 1 to 2 mm thick layer. Bonding of the new urethane will be directly onto this 1 to 2 mm thick layer on the fence.
2. The fence must be cleaned with a new 100% alcohol wipe.
3. Apply a solid or even black layer of primer (1) to the fence (2) and allow to dry for 5 minutes.
04 BEAD DIMENSIONS
NOTE: The backlight must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the urethane bead.
4. Clean urethane adhesive from around backlite opening fence.
5. If necessary, apply black-out primer to outer edge of replacement backlite frame (1).
6. If black-out primer was pre-applied on backlite, clean bonding surface with Isopropyl alcohol and clean lint free cloth. Allow 5 minutes for drying time.
7. Apply black-out primer to backlite opening fence.
8. Apply a 13 mm (0.5 in.) (2) X 9.5 mm (0.375 in) (1) bead of urethane around the perimeter of the window frame bonding surface.
CAUTION: Bead location, close to the metal edge, is critical to avoid urethane "squeeze out."
9. Set glass (1) on lower fence and move glass forward into opening using the alignment pins to guide the backlite into position.
10. Firmly push glass (1) against rear window glass opening fence.
11. Bend tabs (2) around edges of backlite opening fence to retain glass.
12. Clean excess urethane from exterior with MOPAR(R), Super Clean or equivalent.
13. Allow urethane to cure at least 24 hours (full cure is 72 hours).
14. Water test to verify repair before returning vehicle to service.
15. Connect the rear window defogger electrical connector, if equipped.
16. On club cab models, install the upper c-pillar trim (2) C-Pillar Trim Panel-Installation
17. On quad cab models, install the upper c-pillar trim (2). C-Pillar Trim Panel-Installation
18. Install the headliner (6) Headliner - Installation.