Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
Quarter Window Assy RR LH:
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
- The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
- On the LH side, use the same procedures as on the RH side.
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY LH
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH
3. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER LH
a. Remove the deck board.
b. Remove the deck board assembly.
c. Remove the rear floor mat support plate.
d. Remove the back door weatherstrip.
e. Remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
f. Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
g. Remove the luggage hold belt striker assembly.
h. Remove deck trim cover rear.
i. Remove the deck floor box LH
j. Remove deck trim side panel assembly LH.
k. Remove the quarter trim cover RH.
l. Remove the tonneau cover hook B.
m. Remove the roof side garnish assembly inner LH.
4. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY RR LH
a. Disconnect the connectors.
b. Pass a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
c. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.
NOTE:
- When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and the interior and exterior ornaments.
- To prevent scratching the safety pad when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
d. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
e. Remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible when removing the glass.
5. CLEAN QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY RR LH
a. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
NOTE:
- Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
- Be careful not to damage the body.
6. INSTALL STOPPER CUSHION
a. Install new stopper cushion to the body, as shown in the illustration.
7. INSTALL QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY RR LH
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the body to shape the surface.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible.
2. Clean the contact surface of the body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed clean the body.
b. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the body on the vehicle side with Primer M
NOTE:
- Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
c. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
HINT: If the area other than the specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag before it dries.
NOTE:
- Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer Go for later use.
Dimension:
d. Apply adhesive.
Adhesive: Part No.08850-00801 or equivalent
1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.
HINT: After cutting Off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in the table below.
Tackfree time:
2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
3. Coat the glass with adhesive as shown in the illustration.
Dimension:
e. Install the glass to the body.
1. Hold quarter window assembly in place securely with protective tape or equivalent to the body until the adhesive hardens.
NOTE:
- Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
- Check that the clips are attached to the body correctly.
- Check the clearance between the body and glass.
2. Lightly press the glass front surface for close contact.
3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
HINT: Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.
NOTE: Take care not to drive the vehicle curing the time described in the table below.
Minimum time:
8. INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
a. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
b. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.