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Rear Quarter Glass: Installation

  1. Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Cartridge Nozzle Tip
    G10408464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. 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 GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS > Windshield Glass > INSTALLATION .
  3. Install the dam rubber - rear and the seal - rear quarter to the glass - rear quarter.
    Fig 2: Identifying Dam Rubber - Rear And Seal
    G10408465Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the glass - rear quarter in the same procedure as for the glass - front window. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS > Windshield Glass > INSTALLATION .
    1. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass - rear quarter side and body side using sponge.
      CAUTION: Do not apply primer to adhesive remaining on the body side.
    2. Apply adhesive to the glass - rear quarter end back surface.
      Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area To Glass - Rear Quarter End Back Surface
      G10408466Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    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.
  5. 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.
  6. Install the trim panel - rear pillar UPR. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Rear Quarter Trim >  INSTALLATION  .
  7. 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.
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