Rear Quarter Glass Molding

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Wipe off any dirt on the glass surface with a dry cloth.
CAUTION:
- Before wiping off the glass with wet cloth, always make sure that the glass is cold. Otherwise, it will be broken.
- Do not clean the glass with solvent.
Apply adhesive to the glass. Apply adhesive so that (A) will be approximately half of (B) in length.
Adhesive:

Dow Automotive's
- BETASEAL U-400HV
NOTE: Apply adhesive to inside of the glass to prevent the adhesive from being squeezed out after the molding is attached.

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Applying Areas On Rear Quarter Glass Molding
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the protective tape, and attach the molding.
CAUTION: When removing the protective tape, use care not to remove adhesive applied on the glass.
1. Temporarily attach the molding onto the glass from bottom to top.
2. Adjust the position so that the upper and lower clearances between molding and body will be approximately 2.2 mm (0.09 in).
3. After the positioning has been completed, press the molding into the glass to attach it securely.
Insert the thick paper from outside surface of the molding, and fix the molding with tape.
NOTE:
- Do not use cardboard to fix the molding because it has less shape holding strength than that of thick paper.
- This adhesive is a water absorption hardening type, which requires waterproof measures. However, plastic sheets, etc. cannot keep out water completely. Therefore, do not return the vehicle to the customer when it is raining.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Molding Fixed With Tape
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Attach the door inner weather strip.
After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.