Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

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WINDOW GLASS - REAR









Removal

NOTE:If the rear window glass is being removed to repair a dust/water leak, remove and install the existing rear window glass.






1. Remove the rear window glass garnish moulding.

2. Lower the headliner.

3. Remove the rear window glass nuts.

4.
NOTE:Use only a plastic windshield setting tool to slide under the seal to separate the foam core butyl from the glass. Once the glass starts to separate from the body, constant hand pressure will break the seal and the glass can be removed. Failure to use a plastic windshield setting tool can damage the body or the glass frame.Remove the rear window glass.

Installation

1.
NOTE:Remove as much as possible of the foam core butyl from the body and rear window glass prior to installation.Install the rear window glass.

- Apply foam core butyl to the window. Overlap the foam core butyl by 25 mm (1 in) at the bottom middle of the rear window glass.
- Carefully install the rear window glass into the body opening.

2. Install the rear window glass nuts.
Tightening torque
2 Nm {0.2 kgfm, 18 in-lbf }

- Test the rear window glass for water leaks.

3. Install the headliner. See Service and Repair.






1. Install the rear window glass garnish moulding.