Rear Gate Glass: Installation

NOTE: Use the markings on the glass to apply adhesive and primer, and to install the dam rubber - rear gate and the spacer - rear gate.

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive And Primer Applying Area On Rear Gate Dam Rubber And Rear Gate Spacer

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

Fig 2: Fabricating Cartridge Nozzle Tip
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Smoothen and clean the adhesive surfaces of the glass - rear gate and body using the same procedures as for the glass - front window. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>Windshield Glass>INSTALLATION .
Attach the rubber - rear gate to the glass - rear gate.
Attach the dam rubber - rear gate to the glass - rear gate.

Fig 3: Attaching Dam Rubber - Rear Gate To Glass - Rear Gate
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Install the glass - rear gate.
1. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass - rear gate side and body side using sponge.
  CAUTION: Do not apply primer to adhesive.
2. Apply adhesive to the glass - rear gate end back surface.
  
  Fig 4: Applying Adhesive To Glass - Rear Gate End Back Surface
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3. Attach the dam rubber - rear gate to the glass - rear gate.
4. Insert the locating pins - rear gate into the rear gate panel holes, and install the fastener - rear gate to the fastener on the body side, and then install the glass - rear gate.
5. Lightly press the entire perimeter of the glass - rear gate for tight fit.
6. Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE:
- When opening/closing the door after the glass - rear gate was bonded, always lower the glass assembly - door 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.
Connect the rear defogger connector.
Install the motor assembly - rear wiper and the arm assembly - rear wiper.
Tightening torque:

Motor assembly - rear wiper and arm assembly - rear wiper: Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>General Description>COMPONENT>REAR WIPER .
Install the trim panel - rear gate. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Rear Gate Trim>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
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.