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Glass - Backlight (Heat Pump) - Remove and Install: Install

  1. Peel the adhesive backing off the new seal at the corner and slowly apply the adhesive backing to the adhesive path on the backlight glass.
    NOTE: Firmly press the seal onto the glass during installation. Ensure the adhesive is installed as close to the edge of the glass as possible.
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  2. Peel the adhesive backing off at the end of the new trunk flip seal, and then slowly apply the seal to the old adhesive path on the backlight glass.
    NOTE: Start by installing the trunk flip seal where the backlight glass seal ends. Firmly press the seal onto the glass during installation. Ensure the adhesive is installed as close to the edge of the glass as possible.
    NOTE: There will be overlap at the end of the seal. Cutting the seal is in the next step.
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  3. Cut the trunk flip seal overlap.
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  4. Install the new net pads onto the backlight glass.
    NOTE: Side Net Pads Shown Below.
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    NOTE: Upper Net Pads Shown Below.
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    NOTE: Rear Net Pads Shown Below.
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  5. Verify the suction handles are secured to the backlight glass.
  6. With an assistant, position the backlight glass onto the vehicle for a dry fit and note any locations where the net pads need to be adjusted.
  7. If necessary, perform net pad adjustment.
    1. Cut teflon tape into rectangles having dimensions 5 mm x 20 mm.
    2. With an assistant, remove the backlight glass and set it on a stand.
    3. Apply the teflon tape rectangles to the net pads where adjustment is needed.
      NOTE: Make sure that the edges of the tape rectangles align with the edges of the net pads.
    4. With an assistant, position the backlight glass onto the vehicle and check the net pads fitment.
    5. Repeat step  1 through step  4 to adjust the net pads.
  8. With an assistant, remove the backlight glass and set it on a stand.
  9. Apply urethane primer:
    1. Apply urethane primer to the vehicle along the urethane path and in areas that were damaged during removal of the backlight glass.
    2. Apply urethane primer to the backlight glass along the urethane path.
    NOTE: Allow the primer to dry for at least 2 minutes before continuing.
  10. Apply urethane to the body following the original path.
    NOTE: Make sure that the urethane bead has a triangular cross-section of approximate width 8 mm and height 13 mm.
  11. With an assistant, install the backlight glass to the vehicle.
  12. Check the gap and flush of the backlight glass to the body before fully seating the backlight glass.
  13. Remove the masking tape from the exterior C-pillars.
  14. Close the trunk.
  15. Fully seat the backlight glass, check the gap and flush, and adjust as necessary.
  16. Use an IPA wipe to clean any debris or visible urethane from the backlight glass and body.
  17. Apply masking tape to attach the backlight glass to the body while the urethane cures.
    NOTE: For urethane curing time, follow urethane manufacturer's recommendations.
  18. Remove the suction cups from the backlight glass.
  19. Install the read end of the headliner to the body.
  20. Install the screws that attach the LH coat hook to the body.

    2.5 N.m (1.8 ft-lbs) 

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  21. Fasten the clips that attach the screw cover to the LH rear coat hook, and then push the coat hook to close.
  22. Install the clips that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the B-pillar.
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  23. Repeat step  20 through step  22 for the RH side of the vehicle.
  24. Install the package tray trim. See TRIM - PACKAGE TRAY (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  25. Connect the backlight electrical harness connector to the tuner on the RH C-pillar.
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  26. Attach the RH side backlight busbar harness to the body.
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  27. Connect the 12V noise filter antenna connector on the RH side of the vehicle.
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  28. Install the clip and tabs that attach the RH rear C-pillar trim to the body.
    NOTE: Pull the rear of the trim forward, and then upward to remove it.
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  29. Install the RH upper C-pillar trim. See TRIM - C-PILLAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  30. Install the RH side rail trim. See TRIM - SIDE RAIL - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  31. Install the RH 2nd row seat side bolster. See BOLSTER - SIDE - SEAT - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  32. Attach the LH side backlight busbar harness to the body.
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  33. Connect the ground noise filter antenna connector on the LH side of the vehicle.
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  34. Connect the backlight harness connector to the antenna amplifier.
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  35. Connect the electrical connector to the FM antenna amplifier.
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  36. Install the clip and tabs that attach the LH rear C-pillar trim to the body.
    NOTE: Pull the rear of the trim forward, and then upward to remove it.
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  37. Install the LH upper C-pillar trim. See TRIM - C-PILLAR - UPPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  38. Install the LH side rail trim. See TRIM - SIDE RAIL - LH (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  39. Install the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See BOLSTER - SIDE - SEAT - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  40. Return the front seats to the original position.
  41. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3.0 to the vehicle.
  42. Select the 'Actions/Autodiag' tab and search for 'VCRIGHT'.
  43. Select TEST-RESET_VCRIGHT  , click Run  and allow the routine to complete.
  44. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
  45. Raise all windows and close all doors.
  46. Remove the masking tape after the urethane has cured.
    CAUTION: Do not drive the vehicle until the adhesive manufacturer's recommended minimum drive-away time has passed. Dow Betaseal Express has a drive-away time of 1 hour minimum in temperatures of 0°F (-18°C) or warmer. If necessary, leave the tape applying pressure to the glass on the vehicle and advise the customer that they can remove it after 24 hours. Additionally, advise the customer that they should avoid high driving speeds and speed bumps for the next 24 hours.
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