Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

Rear Window Glass Removal And Installation

Tools Required:
J-24402 Glass Sealant Remover

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
3. Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connector.







4. Remove the weatherstrip around the rear window.







5. Using the glass sealant remover J-24402, cut the adhesive around the rear window.







6. Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
7. Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the rear window.
8. Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the rear window frame.







Installation

1. Install the new weatherstrip to the rear window.







2. Apply tape to the new weatherstrip and the rear window to hold the weatherstrip in place.
3. Apply adhesive primer to the rear window frame and the perimeter of the rear window.







4. Apply glass adhesive to the rear window frame.







5. Install the rear window into the rear window frame.
6. Reposition the tape over the weatherstrip, the rear window, and the rear window frame to hold the rear window in place.
7. Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours.
8. Remove the tape.
9. Check for waterleaks by pouring water on the rear window. If a leak is found, dry the window and fill the area that leaks with adhesive. If the leak persists, remove the rear window and repeat the entire procedure.
10. Connect the rear window defogger electrical connector.
11. Install the C-pillar trim panel.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.