Rear Quarter Glass: Installation

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cartridge Nozzle Tip Dimension
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Smoothen and clean the adhesive surfaces of the glass - rear quarter and body using the same procedures as for the glass - front window. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass. >
Install the dam rubber - rear and the seal - rear quarter to the glass - rear quarter.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Quarter Seal And Rear Dam Rubber
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Install the glass - rear quarter in the same procedure as for the glass - front window. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass. >
1. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass - rear quarter side and body side using sponge.
2. Apply adhesive to the glass - rear quarter end back surface.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area To Rear Quarter Glass End Back Surface
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3. Mount the fastener - rear quarter on the vehicle body.
4. Insert the locating pins - rear quarter into the side panel holes, and install the glass - rear quarter.
5. Lightly press the entire perimeter of the glass - rear quarter 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 opening/closing the door after the glass - rear quarter was bonded, always lower the glass assembly - door 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.
Install the trim panel - rear pillar UPR. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Quarter Trim. >
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.