Rear Quarter Glass: Installation

Process the cartridge nozzle tip as shown in the figure, and set the adhesive in the sealant gun.

Fig 1: Identifying Cartridge Nozzle Tip Dimension

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Prepare and clean the adhesion surfaces of the glass and body using the same procedures as for the windshield glass. Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass.
Attach the fastener to the body.
Attach the outer dam rubber at a position 4 mm from the glass end.
On the front end, attach the inner periphery dam rubber at a position 13 mm from the border of the glass ceramic gradation, and for other locations 17 mm from the end of the glass.

Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive, Outer Periphery Dam Rubber, Molding, Fastener And Spacer

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Fig 3: Dam Rubber Dimensions

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Using the same procedures as for the front glass, apply primer to the glass and body. Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass.
Apply adhesive in the same procedure as for the windshield glass. Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass.
Insert the glass locating pins in the holes of the side panel, and push the area around the locating pins to affix in place.

After this, push lightly on the surrounding area to seal.

After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE:
- When door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower the door glass first, and then open/close it carefully.
- Move the vehicle slowly.
- For minimum drying time and vehicle standing time before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction information from the adhesive manufacturer.
After curing of adhesive, pour the water on external surface of vehicle to check that there are no water leaks.

NOTE: When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or her that the vehicle should not be subjected to heavy impact for at least three days.