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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Rear Quarter Glass: Installation
- Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.
- Smoothen and clean the adhesive surfaces of the glass - rear quarter and body using the same procedures as for the glass - front window. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOW/MIRRORS>WINDSHIELD GLASS>INSTALLATION .
- Install the locating pin. (When reusing the glass)
- Using a sponge, apply primer to the locating pin installation position on the glass - rear quarter.
Preparation items
Glass primer: 3M 4298UV or equivalent
NOTE:- Let primer dry for about one hour before installing the locating pin.
- Do not touch the surface coated with primer.
- Install two locating pins (3 places) to the positions marked with tapes, and remove the tapes.CAUTION:
Always use new locating pins.
- Using a sponge, apply primer to the locating pin installation position on the glass - rear quarter.
- Install the dam rubber - rear quarter to the glass - rear quarter.
- Attach the molding - rear quarter to the glass - rear quarter.CAUTION:
Be careful to attach the molding - rear quarter so that the molding has no loose or undulating part.
- Using a sponge, apply primer to the molding installation surface in the glass - quarter side.
Preparation items
Glass primer: 3M 4298UV or equivalent
NOTE:- Let primer dry for about ten minutes before installing the molding - rear quarter.
- Do not touch the surface coated with primer.
- Align the molding - rear quarter (B) to the front (a) of the glass - rear quarter (A).
- Firmly apply the double sided tape (C) of the molding - rear quarter evenly to the surface of the glass - rear quarter.
- Using a sponge, apply primer to the molding installation surface in the glass - quarter side.
- Install the glass - rear quarter in the same procedure as for the glass - front window. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOW/MIRRORS>WINDSHIELD GLASS>INSTALLATION .
- Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass - rear quarter side and body side using sponge.
- Apply adhesive to the glass - rear quarter end back surface.CAUTION:
Do not apply primer to adhesive remaining on the body side.
- Insert the locating pins - rear quarter into the side panel holes, and install the glass - rear quarter.
- Lightly press the entire perimeter of the glass - rear quarter for tight fit.
- Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
- After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.NOTE:
- When opening/closing the door after the glass - rear quarter was bonded, always lower the glass assembly - door 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 information from the adhesive manufacturer.
- Install the trim panel - rear pillar UPR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>REAR QUARTER TRIM>INSTALLATION .
- Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE:
For the hybrid model, connect the battery negative terminal.
- 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.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.