Stationary Glass: BACKLITE: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For a description of tools and adhesive systems that are recommended for use in this procedure (Refer to BODY/STATIONARY GLASS/WINDSHIELD - INSTALLATION) .
WARNING:
DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION. IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before installing the rear window to avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment if a door is slammed before the urethane bonding is fully cured. Water leaks can result
- Prepare the work area, window fence, and glass the same way as described in (BODY/STATIONARY GLASS/WINDSHIELD - INSTALLATION) .
- Place fence spacers at the locations shown. See Fig 1.
- Install the rear window molding on glass.
- Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane along center line of window fence.
- Install the glass in the same manner described in (BODY/STATIONARY GLASS/WINDSHIELD - INSTALLATION) . See Fig 1.
- Connect rear window defogger wiring, and rear window mounted radio antenna, if so equipped.
- Install C-pillar applique, and interior trim.
- After urethane has cured, water test rear window to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger operation.
1 - REAR WINDOW GLASS 2 - SHIM 3 - SPACERS 4 - URETHANE 5 - MOLDING