Applique - Front, Roof: Installation

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WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

NOTE: The entire installation procedure requires the aid of an assistant. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.

NOTE: The urethane adhesive has a 10-minute skin time. The entire installation process must be completed in no more than 10 minutes (L-shaped bead, applique bead, halo bead and all components installed). Failure to complete the installation process in the allotted time may result in a water leak, which may cause damage to the interior components.

NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions. Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.

NOTE: To make sure the new urethane adhesive bonds correctly to the original equipment urethane adhesive, the roof glass panel and appliques must be installed within 2 hours of trimming the original urethane adhesive bead.

Fig 1: Trimming Urethane Adhesive Leaving A 1 mm To 2 mm (0.04 in To 0.08 in) Base Of Original Equipment Urethane On Pinch Weld

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Using an appropriate cutting tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm to 2 mm (0.04 in to 0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane on the pinch weld and on the mating surface of the rear roof glass applique.
Using a clean shop towel, brush or oil-free compressed air, clean the pinch weld area around the existing urethane. Remove any foreign material or water that may have entered during removal.

NOTE: The urethane adhesive bead needs to be 5 mm (0.20 in) wide and 7 mm (0.28 in) tall.

Fig 2: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip (1 Of 2)

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Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip (2 Of 2)

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Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.

NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and continuous bead. Make sure there are no gaps in the bead.

Fig 4: Applying L-Shaped Beads Of Urethane Adhesive To Both Corners Of Roof Glass Applique Mating Surface

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Apply L-shaped beads of urethane adhesive to both corners of the roof glass applique mating surface.
Apply the urethane adhesive to the roof glass applique. Follow the pattern shown.

Fig 5: Applying Urethane Adhesive To Roof Glass Applique
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Apply the urethane adhesive to the roof glass panel. Follow the pattern as shown.

Fig 6: Applying Urethane Adhesive To Roof Glass Panel
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NOTE: The roof glass applique has a locator pin to make sure of proper fore and aft alignment. The applique must be centered side-to-side.

Install the glass roof applique.
- Work the glass roof applique down using only vertical pressure.

NOTE: Before positioning the roof glass panel, open the vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from affecting the adhesive bond.

Carefully install the glass roof panel.
- Work the glass roof panel down using only vertical pressure.