Rear Quarter Glass: Installation

Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.

Fig 1: Fabricating Cartridge Nozzle Tip
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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 dam rubber to the glass.

Fig 2: Identifying Glass Dam Rubber Dimensions
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Install the rear quarter glass in the same procedure as for windshield glass. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass. >
1. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass side and body side using sponge.
2. Apply adhesive to the glass end back surface.
  NOTE: Use the molding terminal as a reference.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Primer And Adhesive Applying Areas
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3. Mount the fastener on the vehicle body.
4. Insert the clips in the side panel holes and install the rear quarter glass.
5. Lightly press the entire perimeter of rear quarter glass for tight fit.
6. Make flush the adhesive surface jutted out using spatula.
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 manual 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.
Install the rear quarter trim. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Quarter Trim. >
Connect the battery ground terminal.