Rear Window Glass [Detachable Hardtop]

REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL [DETACHABLE HARDTOP]

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the detachable hardtop.
4. Remove the B-pillar garnish.
5. Remove the side lock.
6. Remove the B-pillar upper trim.
7. Remove the rear trim.
8. Remove the rear deck lock. (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT.)




9. Cut the rear window molding lip using a razor.




10. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

NOTE: Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.




11. Insert the SST (piano wire), which has been cut to sufficient length from inside the vehicle.

WARNING: Using the SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the SST (piano wire).

NOTE: Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.

12. Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.

NOTE: Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.




13. Secure one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.




14. Cut the pins out.
15. Remove the rear window glass.
16. Mark the seating positions of the pins and remove the pins from the rear window glass.
17. Remove the rear window molding from the rear window glass.

REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION [DETACHABLE HARDTOP]

CAUTION: Proper installation of the rear window glass may be difficult if sealant is cracked or the glass is pushed out by air pressure when a door is opened/closed with all the window glass closed. Leave all the windows open until the rear window glass is installed completely.

1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that a 1 - 2 mm (0.04 - 0.07 in) thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.

WARNING: Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.




2. If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min. Then apply a 2 mm (0.08 in) thickness of sealant.
3. Clean and degrease the perimeter approx. 50 mm (1.97 in) from the glass end and the bonding area on the body.
4. Apply glass primer on the rear window glass, and body primer as shown in the figure. Allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.






CAUTION: Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface. Otherwise. the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass and body, which may cause leakage.




5. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
6. Insert the positioning pins into the body, then install the rear window.




7. Press the rear window pins to engage the tabs to the body.




8. Press completely along the perimeter of the glass so that the measurement of the molding lip gap is within the specification.
9. Connect the filament connector.
10. Install the following parts:
1. Rear deck lock cover (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT.)
2. Rear trim
3. B-pillar upper trim
4. Side lock
5. B-pillar garnish
6. Detachable hardtop

11. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

Sealant hardening time: 24 h