Window Glass: Service and Repair
REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade.
4. Remove the liftgate trim.
5. Remove the rear wiper motor.
6. Remove the high-mount brake light.
7. Disconnect the filament connector.
8. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE: Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Secure one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
12. Remove the rear window glass.
13. Remove the fasteners from the rear window glass.
NOTE: Place alignment marks on the rear window glass before removing the fasteners from the rear window glass.
REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION
WARNING: Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
CAUTION: If a door is opened or closed when all the window glass is closed, the resulting change in air pressure could cause the sealant to crack preventing the proper installation of the glass. Keep the door glass open until the rear window glass installation is completed.
1. Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a razor or scraper, (when reusing the glass)
2. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm wide strip along the perimeter of the glass.
3. Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
4. Install the spacers and fasteners to the glass as shown in the figure. When reusing the glass, align with the alignment mark marked before removing.
5. Apply glass primer on the glass as shown in the figure then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.
CAUTION: To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
NOTE: Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
6. Cut away the old sealant using a razor or scraper so that 1-2 mm thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.
7. Clean and degrease the bonding area along the perimeter of the body.
8. When reusing the litigate, apply primer to the area where the sealant has come off completely and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.
CAUTION: To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
9. When using a new liftgate, peel off the masking tape after the body color has been painted.
10. When using a new liftgate, apply primer as shown in the figure and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.
CAUTION:
- To prevent poor adhesion to the glass, apply primer and avoid the application area of the adhesive for the liftgate.
- To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
11. Install fasteners and spacers to the body as shown in the figure.
12. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
13. Install the rear window glass.
14. Verify that the gap at the upper and lower parts of the glass is within the standard value shown in the figure, then press along the perimeter of the glass.
15. Connect the filament connector.
16. Install the high-mount brake light.
17. Install the rear wiper motor.
18. Install the liftgate trim.
19. Install the rear wiper arm and blade.
20. Allow the sealant to harden completely.
Sealant hardening time: 24 h
21. Remove the spacer shown in the figure.