Repair Procedures: Installation

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

Using a cutting knife (A), remove the remaining sealant (B) on the body panel.

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Apply the body primer to the bonding surface of body panel.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to touch the surface covered with the primer because touching it may lead to water leaks after installing the tailgate lower glass.
Do not apply the body primer to the glass.
Remove any foreign materials from the primer-covered surface.

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Apply the glass primer to the outer edge of tailgate lower glass.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to touch the surface covered with the primer because touching it may lead to water leaks after installing the tailgate lower glass.
Remove any foreign materials from the primer-covered surface.

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Using a sealant gun, apply the sealant (B) to the edge of rear tailgate lower glass (A).

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Using the glass holder, adjust the tailgate lower glass (A) to fit the alignment marks (B) on the body and lightly push the tailgate lower glass to make the edges fully seated on the bonding surface of body.

NOTE:

When installing the tailgate lower glass (B), be sure to fit the protruding part (C) on the reverse side of the glass into the groove on the body frame.

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To make sure that the applied sealant is completely hardened, leave the car on a flat surface for at least 3 to 4 hours after installing the rear window glass.
IMPORTANT:
- If driving the car is inevitable, drive at a low speed for at least 8 hours.
- Advise the driver to avoid aggressive driving or driving on rough roads for 2-3 days after installing the rear window glass.
Conduct a leak testing.
IMPORTANT:
- The leak testing shall be conducted at least 4 hours after the rear window glass installation is completed
- Do not directly spray the high-pressure water to the joint area.
Install the inside rear combination lamp.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "REAR COMBINATION LAMP ")
Install the rear spoiler.
(Refer to Body Side Molding - "REAR SPOILER ")
Install the Tailgate trim.
(Refer to Tailgate - "TAILGATE TRIM ")