Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

Rear Window Glass

1. FIXED GLASS (5 DOOR MODEL)







2. FIXED GLASS (4 DOOR MODEL)







REMOVAL

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

INSTALLATION

1. Apply the primer to the glass and body sides in the same procedure as for windshield glass.
2. Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.







3. Apply adhesive with the dam rubber installed in the same procedure as for windshield glass.










4. Install the glass in the same procedure as for windshield glass.
5. 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.

6. Connect the rear defogger terminals.
7. Install the rear wiper motor.
8. 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.