Installing rear door window glass

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Feed in the door window glass and fix it to the door frame using adhesive tape at top.
Move the power electric windows upwards until the bracket (1) engages.
Make sure the holder (1) has engaged correctly.
Remove adhesive tape.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING WINDOW FRAME TRIM OF REAR DOOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW FRAME AT THE REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTER WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP ON THE REAR DOOR .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Protect components against corrosion. Treat paint damage with corrosion protection.

Check edge protection (1) and foam seal (2).
Replace the damaged parts.

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Mount clamps (1).

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Clean the bonding surfaces on the side window and the body.
Apply adhesive beads with the standard nozzle in the area of the dotted line.
Insert a wire loop in the adhesive bead in the lower front corner. This wire loop can be used to pull the cutting wire through the adhesive bead.

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Apply an adhesive bead with the standard nozzle in the area of the dotted line on the side window.
Ensure that the adhesive beads overlap sufficiently in the lower corners of the side window .

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Guide in side window (1) carefully using special tool 2 184 377.
Do not touch the adhesive beads in the process .
Position side window (1) correctly and press on it lightly.

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Position rubber window seal (1) correctly and insert it on the door frame.

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Align the side window to the rubber window seal and fix it using special tool 2 359 976 as shown.
Mount window frame trim (1) on the window frame.
Align the side window to window frame trim (1).

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Tighten screws (2) on window frame trim (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Window frame trim to window frame (C-pillar)
Screw tightening torque	tightening torque	1.5 Nm

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Secure the rubber window seal (1) on the door.
Mount trim (1) with adhesive.

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Mount window frame trim (1) with adhesive.

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Mount rubber seal (1) on the window frame trim.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP OF THE INNER REAR DOOR .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRAME TRIM ON THE WINDOW FRAME OF THE REAR DOOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTER WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP ON THE REAR DOOR .