Window Glass - Liftgate, Wagon: Installation
CAUTION:
When installing urethane-installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. Adequate cure time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the liftgate window glass.
NOTE:
For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.
- Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane on the pinch weld.
- If installing the original liftgate window glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
- Clean the inside of the liftgate window glass with glass cleaner.
- If installing a new liftgate window glass, apply urethane glass primer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
- Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
- Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing urethane bead on the pinch weld. Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead starting and ending at the bottom of the liftgate window glass near the center.
- Install the liftgate window glass on the pinch weld.
- After the urethane has cured, check the liftgate window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
- Connect the 2 heated liftgate window glass electrical connectors.
- Install the rear window wiper motor spindle grommet.
- Install the grommet.
- Install the sleeve.
- Install the rear window wiper motor. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
- If equipped, install the parcel shelf.
- Connect the electrical connector, position back the high mounted stoplamp, and install the 2 screws.
NOTE:
Avoid scratching the pinch weld. For minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld, see the manufacturer's recommendations.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use the same brand of cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. Refer to MATERIALS .
NOTE:
Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
NOTE:
Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
CAUTION:
When installing urethane-installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. Adequate cure time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the liftgate window glass.