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Section 69 (Stationary Glass): BACKLITE: Installation

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NOTE: (Refer to BODY/STATIONARY GLASS/WINDSHIELD-WARNING  ) for applicable glass installation safety precautions.
  1. Trim urethane adhesive from around rear glass opening fence leaving 1-2 mm of urethane on fence.
  2. Apply RIM primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide to the mating surface of the backlite encapsulation.
  3. Apply Gurit-Essex(R) Betawipe 4000 25 mm (1 in.) wide to the mating surface of the backlite encapsulation.
    Fig 1: Bending Backlite Retaining Tabs Inward Against Glass
    G02655783Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Apply blackout primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide to the mating surface of the backlite encapsulation.
  5. Apply pinchweld primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide to the backlite opening fence.
  6. Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane around perimeter of backlite along the inside of the encapsulation.
  7. Position backlite into backlite opening using alignment pins in lower corners.
  8. Firmly push glass against rear window glass opening fence.
  9. Bend tabs around edges of backlite opening fence to retain glass.
  10. Clean excess urethane from exterior with Mopar, Super Clean or equivalent.
  11. Install the cab back panel. (Refer to REAR CAB BACK PANEL TRIM )
  12. Install the quarter trim, if equipped. (Refer to QUARTER TRIM PANEL )
  13. Install the c-piller trim, if equipped. (Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM )
  14. On standard cab models, install the b-pillar trim. (Refer to B-PILLAR TRIM )