Rear Window Glass Installation: 4SD

Remove sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a utility knife or scraper. (When reusing the glass)
Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {2.0 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the glass.
Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
Install the spacer and pins to the glass as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- When reusing the glass, align it with the alignment mark placed before the glass was removed.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Spacer And Pins To Glass
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install the rear window glass molding.
Apply glass primer on the glass as shown in the figure then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min .
CAUTION:
- To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
NOTE:
- Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Window Glass Molding
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  Fig 3: Applying Primer To Hollowed Marks In Ceramic Coating
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Cut away the old sealant using a utility knife or scraper so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.
Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer, and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min .
CAUTION:
- To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
  
  Fig 4: Cutting Sealant Of Frame Using Knife And Scraper
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Apply body primer on the body as shown in the figure, then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min .
CAUTION:
- To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
NOTE:
- Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Primer Applying Area To Hollowed Marks In Ceramic Coating
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Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
Install the rear window glass.

Fig 6: Identifying Sealant Applying Area Of Glass Surface
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Verify that the gap at the upper and lower parts of the glass is within the specification shown in the figure, then press along the perimeter of the glass.

Fig 7: Identifying Gap At Upper And Lower Parts Of Glass
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Connect the filament connector.

Fig 8: Connecting Filament Connector
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Install the fasteners.
Install the following parts:
1. Tire house trims (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. C-pillar trims (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Rear side seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Allow the sealant to harden completely.

Fig 9: Identifying Headliner And Fasteners
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Sealant hardening time: 24 h