Side Window, Installing

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Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .
Required Tools and Materials for Removal and Installation. Refer to REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Procedure

-- Prepare undamaged window for installation. Refer to UNDAMAGED WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION , or prepare new window for installation. Refer to NEW WINDOW GLASS, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

-- Prepare the body flange for installation. Refer to BODY FLANGE, PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION .

Use One-Part Window Adhesive or when more than one window glass is to be bonded Two-Part Window Adhesive can also be used.

-- Apply adhesive beads all around the molding. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR SIDE WINDOW .

-- Apply adhesive to remaining bead on an undamaged cut-out window.

-- Insert the new window glass in the window opening and first press in with the centering pin on the D-pillar.

-- On windows without a centering pin, align the window lengthwise to the edge of the side panel and then insert it into the cut-out for the window.

-- Secure the window in window opening with adhesive tape.

-- Observe minimum curing times. Refer to MINIMUM CURING TIMES FOR BONDED WINDOWS .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.