Rear Window Glass Installation

CAUTION:

To prevent the sealant from cracking or the glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed, open all of the windows and leave them open until the sealant has hardened.

Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains around the circumference of the frame.
WARNING:
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it approximately 30 minutes to dry. Then put on new sealant to create a 2 mm {0.08 in} layer.
Clean and degrease an approximately 50.0 mm {1.97 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the glass and the bonding area on the body.
Install the dams and spacer as shown in the figure. (Sport Wagon only)

Fig 1: Installing Dams And Spacer
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Install the molding as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Installing Molding
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Use only glass primer on the glass. Allow it to dry for approximately 30 minutes .
CAUTION:
- Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface or the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass and body, which may cause leaks to occur.
Fig 3: Identifying Primer Application Area (Sedan & 5-Door)
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Fig 4: Identifying Primer Application Area (Sport Wagon)
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Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Sealant Application Area Of Glass Surface
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Set the position of the front windshield glass and insert a pin into the body. Install the glass.

Fig 6: Inserting Pin Into Body
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Verify that the gap of the upper part is 7.3 mm {0.29 in} and the A pillar part is 6.8 mm {0.27 in} . (Only for Sedan)

Fig 7: Verifying Gap At A Pillar
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Keeping the measurement of the molding lip gap within specification, press completely along the perimeter of the glass.

Fig 8: Identifying Molding Lip Gap
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For the Sedan, install the following parts:
1. Install the headliner.
2. Install the rear package trim.
For the 5-Door, install the following points.
1. Install the rear wiper motor.
2. Install the liftgate lower trim.
For the Sport Wagon, install the following points.
1. Install the rear wiper motor.
2. Install the liftgate lower trim.
3. Install the liftgate side trim.
4. Install the liftgate upper trim.
Allow the sealant to harden completely.
Sealant hardening time: 24 hours