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Window Glass - Liftgate: Installation

NOTE: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.
  1. Dry fit the liftgate window glass to the existing urethane adhesive bead on the body pinch weld.
  2. For a uniform fit, use the 2 liftgate window glass alignment pins to align the liftgate window glass in the opening.
  3. Remove the liftgate window glass.
    4. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left un-repaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
    NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. For minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld, see the manufacturer's recommendations.
  4. Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm (0.03 in) to 2 mm (0.07 in) base of original equipment urethane on the pinch weld.
  5. If installing the original liftgate window glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
  6. Clean the inside of the liftgate window glass surface with glass cleaner.
    7. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. For additional information, refer to the Materials Chart in this procedure.
    NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
  7. If installing a new liftgate window glass, apply urethane glass primer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    9. NOTE: Use either a high ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
  9. Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld. Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead starting and ending at the bottom of the liftgate window glass opening near the center.
    10. NOTE: Before the urethane has set, partially lower the windows to prevent the glass from being pushed out of position when a door is closed.
  10. Install the liftgate window glass on the vehicle using the alignment pins.
    11. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane seal has cured. Follow urethane manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
  11. After the urethane has cured, check the liftgate window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  12. Connect the 2 liftgate window defrost electrical connectors.
  13. Install the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  14. Install the liftgate spoiler. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  15. Install the liftgate window wiper arm and motor. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
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