Glass Reseal - Rear
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Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express |
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| Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP |
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| Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 |
ESR-M14P5-A |
- Remove the C-pillar trim panels and parcel shelf, and lower the headliner. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
- Disconnect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.
- Clean the interior and exterior of the rear window glass surface with glass cleaner.
- Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to 6 mm (0.24 in).
- Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the top, sides and bottom of the rear window glass from the interior of the vehicle.
- After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the rear window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
- Install the headliner, parcel shelf and C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
- Connect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.
- Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.
NOTE:
Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
NOTE:
Make sure there are no gaps in the urethane adhesive bead.
NOTE:
The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks to make sure of correct adhesion.