Rear Quarter Glass Assembly

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Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.

Fig 1: Identifying Cartridge Nozzle Tip Fabricated
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Prepare and clean the adhesion surfaces of the glass and body using the same procedures as for the windshield glass. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass. >
Mount the fastener on the vehicle body.
Attach the outer dam rubber at a position 4 mm (0.16 in) from the glass end. Cut the excess dam rubber to the appropriate length, and use it for front side dam rubber.
On the front end, attach the inner periphery dam rubber at a position 13 mm (0.51 in) from the border of the glass ceramic gradation, and for other locations 17 mm (0.61 in) from the end of the glass.
Attach the front side dam rubber to the distance of 1.5 mm (0.06 in) from the molding edge.
Using the same procedures as for the windshield glass, apply primer to the glass and body. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass. >
CAUTION: Do not allow the primer to come in contact with the molding during the application of the primer.
Apply adhesive in the same procedure as for windshield glass. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass. >

Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive Applying Areas On Rear Quarter Glass
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Fig 3: Identifying Rear Quarter Glass Sections Dimensions
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Insert the glass locating pins in the side panel holes, and push the area around the locating pins to affix the glass in place.
Push lightly on the area around the fastener and spacer to seal.
After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE:
- When door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower the door glass first, and then open/close it carefully.
- Move the vehicle slowly.
- For minimum drying time and vehicle standing time before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction manual from the adhesive manufacturer.
After curing of adhesive, pour the water on external surface of vehicle to check that there are no water leaks.
NOTE: When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or her that the vehicle should not be subjected to heavy impact for at least three days.
Install the rear quarter trim. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Quarter Trim. >