Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

Rear Gate Glass

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the roof spoiler.
3. Remove the rear wiper motor.
4. Disconnect the connectors from rear defogger terminal.
5. Remove the glass in the same procedure as for windshield glass.

INSTALLATION

1. Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.







2. Install the dam rubber.







3. Install the molding.
1. Align the molding and glass corners, and adhere together.
2. Because the lower end of the molding can become removed easily, affix the contact surfaces of the glass and molding with an adhesive agent.

Adhesive:
Cemedine
- Cemedine 3000 (jelly type) or equivalent







4. Apply the primer to the glass and body sides in the same procedure as for windshield glass.
5. Apply adhesive in the same procedure as for windshield glass.



















6. Attach the fastener to the rear gate panel.
7. Insert the glass locating pin into the hole on rear gate panel and push on the area around the locating pin to secure it.
8. Push lightly on the area around the fastener and spacer to seal.
9. After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.

NOTE:
- When door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower the door glass first, and then open/close it carefully.
- Move the vehicle slowly.
- For minimum drying time and vehicle standing time before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction manual from the adhesive manufacturer.

10. After curing of adhesive, pour the water on external surface of vehicle to check that there are no water leaks.

NOTE: When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or her that the vehicle should not be subjected to heavy impact for at least three days.

11. Connect the rear defogger terminals.
12. Install the rear wiper.
13. Install the roof spoiler.
14. Connect the battery ground terminal.