Liftgate Glass - Installation
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Allow the urethane at least 24 hours to cure before returning the vehicle to use.
CAUTION: Roll down the left and right front door glass and open the rear glass slider (if available) before installing backlite to avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment if a door is slammed before urethane is cured. Water leaks can result.
NOTE: The backlite fence should be cleaned of most of its old urethane bonding material. A small amount of old urethane, approximately 1-2 mm in height, should remain on the fence. Do not grind off or completely remove all old urethane from the fence, the paint finish and bonding strength will be adversely affected. Support spacers should be replaced with new parts. Replace any missing or damaged spacers around the perimeter of the liftgate opening.
Glass Preparation - Installing A Previously Installed Backlite
1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Service Precautions
2. Level old bead of backlite adhesive (3) to a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) and remove loose adhesive.
3. Position the backlite glass over the wiper shaft (5) and onto the liftgate.
4. Position backlite in center of liftgate opening and resting on the guide pins (2)
5. Apply adhesive tape strips (1) around the perimeter of the liftgate opening to aid in installation.
NOTE: Windshield installation shown, backlite similar.
6. Verify the backlite gap is parallel to with the liftgate opening.
7. Cut tape with a sharp knife and remove backlite.
NOTE: Typical primer installation shown.
8. Clean and dry area of glass (2) to be re-glued with a suitable glass preparation solvent and rag.
9. Using a flash light, verify that glass primer is without damage.
10. Re-prime any damaged area. If old adhesive has been exposed for more than 12 hours, entire adhesive area needs to be re-primed.
11. Apply primer (1) around the perimeter of the glass to a width of 15 mm (0.5 in.) (2).
12. Allow primer to air dry for at least 10 minutes.
13. Using a flash light, verify that glass primer is without damage.
Glass Preparation - Installing A New Backlite
1. Position the backlite glass over the wiper shaft (5) and onto the liftgate.
2. Position backlite in center of liftgate opening and resting on the guide pins (2)
3. Apply adhesive tape strips (1) around the perimeter of the liftgate opening to aid in installation.
NOTE: Windshield installation shown, backlite similar.
4. Verify the backlite gap is parallel to with the liftgate opening.
5. Cut tape with a sharp knife and remove backlite.
NOTE: Typical primer installation shown.
6. Clean and dry area of glass (2) to be re-glued with a suitable glass preparation solvent and rag.
7. Apply primer to gluing surface at backlite seal.
8. Apply primer (1) around the perimeter of the glass to a width of 15 mm (0.5 in.) (2).
9. Allow primer to air dry for at least 10 minutes.
10. Using a flash light, verify that glass primer is without damage.
Liftgate Opening Preparation
NOTE: Windshield opening shown, liftgate opening similar.
1. Clean and vacuum liftgate opening.
2. Level old bead of liftgate opening adhesive (1) to a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) and remove loose adhesive.
NOTE: Windshield opening shown, liftgate opening similar.
3. Clean and dry area of liftgate opening to be re-glued with a suitable glass preparation solvent and rag.
4. Re-prime any damaged area. If old adhesive has been exposed for more than 12 hours, entire adhesive area needs to be re-primed.
5. Allow primer to air dry for at least 10 minutes.
Backlite Installation
1. Apply bead of adhesive (1) with a triangular nozzle directly to the backlite seal starting at bottom in center of the backlite.
CAUTION: Always apply bead of adhesive to the backlite. Always install the backlite within 5 minutes after applying adhesive.
2. Bead dimensions should be approximately 9.5 mm wide (1) by 12.7 mm in height (2).
3. Allow end of adhesive bead (1) to run out parallel to the start of the bead and smooth ends flush.
4. Position the backlite glass over the wiper shaft (5) and onto the liftgate.
5. Position backlite in center of liftgate opening and resting on the guide pins (2).
6. Use the tape as a guide to aid installation of the backlite into the center of the cutout.
7. Carefully lay down the backlite and press on.
CAUTION: It is no longer possible to move the backlite after installation. The backlite should never be pressed into place by more than one person, because the backlite can break if pressed simultaneously on both sides.
CAUTION: Roll down the left and right front door glass and open the rear glass slider (if available) before installing backlite to avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment if a door is slammed before urethane is cured. Water leaks can result.
8. Install the rear wiper arm, if equipped. Rear Wiper Arm - Installation
9. Install the liftgate trim panels. Liftgate Trim Panel - Installation
10. Install the spoiler. Spoiler - Installation