Glass Reseal - Rear

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1. Remove the rear parcel shelf and rear assist handles. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
2. Pull down on the back of the headliner to release the hidden fasteners from the body. Refer to the Headliner exploded view in Interior Trim and Ornamentation for fastener location.
3. Disconnect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.
4. Clean the interior and exterior of the rear window glass surface with glass cleaner.
5. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to 6 mm (0.24 in).

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6. 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.

   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.

7. 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.

   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.

8. Connect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.
9. Install the headliner, parcel shelf and rear assist handles. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
10. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.