Rear Window Glass Run Channel Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove these items:
- Rear seat-back (see REAR SEAT-BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear trim panel (see step 2 on C-PILLAR TRIM )
- Rear window middle glass (see REAR WINDOW MIDDLE GLASS REPLACEMENT )
Carefully cut the glass run channel (A) on the middle glass areas (B) with a utility knife (C), and then pull out the glass run channel from the top and bottom groove areas of the rear window molding (D). Take care not to damage the molding.

Fig 1: Cutting Glass Run Channel On Middle Glass Areas
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check the molding for damage, and replace the rear window if necessary.
With a knife, scrape the remaining glass run channels (A) from the grooves (B) on the middle glass areas of the rear window molding (C).

Fig 2: Scraping Remaining Glass Run Channels From Grooves
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Clean the molding bonding surface with a sponge dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean surface.
Apply a light coat of primer to the groove areas (A) of the rear window molding (B). Install the glass run channel (C) to the top and bottom groove areas of the molding, and then attach the glass run channel to the middle glass areas of the molding with adhesive (3M DP8005).

Fig 3: Applying A Light Coat Of Primer To Groove Areas Of Rear Window Molding
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a soft shop towel dampened with alcohol.
Reinstall the removed parts.