Glass Reseal - Rear
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 parcel shelf, and lower the rear of 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 specification.
- Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the rear window glass from the interior of the vehicle.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the rear window glass from the exterior 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 and parcel shelf. 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 that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
NOTE:
The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.