Rear Gate Glass: Installation

NOTE: Use the markings on the glass to apply adhesive and primer, and to install the dam rubber - rear gate and the spacer - rear gate.

Fig 1: Marks On Glass

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

Fig 2: Fabricating Cartridge Nozzle Tip
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Smoothen and clean the adhesive surfaces of the glass - rear gate and body using the same procedures as for the glass - front window. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass.
Attach the dam rubber - rear gate to the glass - rear gate.

Fig 3: Attaching Rear Gate Dam Rubber To Rear Gate Glass
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Install the glass - rear gate.
1. Apply the primer to the adhesive surface of glass - rear gate side and body side using sponge.
2. Apply adhesive to the glass - rear gate end back surface.
  
  Fig 4: Rear Gate Glass Installation Dimension
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3. Attach the clip to the holder - rear gate of the glass - rear gate.
4. Insert the locating pins - rear gate into the rear gate panel holes, and install the glass - rear gate.
5. Lightly press the entire perimeter of the glass - rear gate 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 gate 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.
Connect the rear defogger connector.
Install the motor assembly - rear wiper and the arm assembly - rear wiper.
Tightening torque:

Motor assembly - rear wiper and arm assembly - rear wiper: Ref. to REAR WIPER , COMPONENT, General Description.
Install the roof spoiler. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Gate Garnish.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Install the trim panel - rear gate. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Gate 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.