Installation
Quarter WindowINSTALLATION
NOTE: This procedure refers to LH side. Unless otherwise specified, the RH side and the LH side follow the same steps.
1. Cleaning of quarter window glass
1. When the quarter window glass is reused.
a. Using a scraper or similar tool, remove the adhesive remaining on the quarter window glass.
CAUTION: Do not damage the quarter window glass.
2. Using the white gasoline, clean the rim of the quarter window glass.
CAUTION: New quarter window glass also needs to be cleaned.
2. Application of double-sided tape
1. Prepare a piece of double-sided tape (10 mm {0.394 in}x10 mm {0.394 in}).
Double-sided tape : 3M GT710
2. Apply the double-sided tape onto the quarter window glass, where indicated in the figure.
3. Installation of quarter window glass adhesive dam
1. Apply primer to the installation area for the quarter window glass adhesive dam on the quarter glass.
Primer : 3M N-200
CAUTION: Never apply the primer too thick.
2. Attach new quarter window glass adhesive dam onto the place of backside of the quarter window glass where indicated in the figure.
CAUTION: Install the quarter window glass adhesive dam after the primer dried (approx. after 10 minutes).
4. Installation of quarter window glass
1. Cleaning of mounting surface of the body
a. Remove the adhesive layer on the body using cutter knife or similar tool to obtain smooth surface of 2 mm {0.08 in} thick.
2. Using the white gasoline, clean mounting surface of the body.
3. Preparation works prior to quarter window glass installation
a. Attach the suction rubber onto the quarter window glass.
b. Apply primer on the body surface.
Primer : Attached with Sunstar Penguin seal #580 SUPER
Primer : The Yokohama Rubber M-300 or equivalent
CAUTION: Never apply the primer too thick.
4. Apply primer onto the quarter window glass where indicated in the figure.
Primer : Attached with Sunstar Penguin seal #580 SUPER
Primer : The Yokohama Rubber M-300 or equivalent
CAUTION: Never apply the primer too thick.
5. Cut the tip of the adhesive nozzle, as shown in the figure.
6. Set the adhesive into the sealant gun.
Adhesive : SUNSTAR, Penguin Seal #3631
7. Apply a bead of adhesive to the installation part of the quarter window glass as shown in below.
CAUTION: Apply adhesive after the primer dried (approx. after 10 minutes).
8. Installation of quarter window glass (when the quarter window glass is reused.)
a. Holding the suction rubbers, align the alignment marks and install the quarter window glass.
CAUTION: After body side primer is dried (approx. 10 minutes), attach the quarter window glass.
b. Lightly press the front side of the quarter window glass to fit tightly.
NOTE: Pressing force: 98 N {10 kgf} {22.0 lbf} or more
9. Installation of quarter window glass (when new quarter window glass is used.)
a. Holding the suction rubbers, engage the 3 clips and install the quarter window glass.
CAUTION: After body side primer is dried (approx. 10 minutes), attach the quarter window glass.
b. Lightly press the front side of the quarter window glass to fit tightly.
NOTE: Pressing force: 98 N {10 kgf} {22.0 lbf} or more
10. Using a spatula, remove or add adhesive if any excess and/or shortage is found.
11. Remove excess adhesive before cure.
12. Using protection tapes or similar tapes, hold the quarter window glass until the adhesive cures completely.
NOTE: For minimum drying time or waiting time after the cure of adhesive, consult the instruction or manual of each adhesive supplier.
5. Leak test and repair test
1. After the adhesive cure, pour water over the vehicle and make sure no water leak inside.
2. If any water leak is found, fill the three cement black after the drying.
3. Remove the applied protective tape and packing tape.
6. Installation of center pillar garnish LH
NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as RH side.
7. Installation of quarter rear trim garnish FR LH
NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as RH side.
8. Installation of rear window side garnish LH
NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as RH side.
9. Installation of quarter trim lid LH
NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as RH side.
10. Installation of luggage compartment trim side cover LH
NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as RH side.
11. Installation of front door opening trim weather strip LH
NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as RH side.
12. Installation of front door scuff plate LH
NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as RH side.
13. Connection of front seat outer belt ASSY LH
NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as RH side.
14. Installation of rear seat cushion ASSY LH
NOTE: Perform operation following the same procedure as RH side.