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Rear Gate Glass: Installation

CAUTION: Use a new dam rubber rear gate, molding rear gate, spacer rear gate, locating pin rear gate and fastener rear gate  .
  1. Fabricate the cartridge nozzle tip as shown and set the sealant gun with the adhesive.
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    (a) 10 mm (0.39 in)
    (b) 8 mm (0.31 in)
    (c) Sealant gun
  2. Smoothen and clean the adhesive surfaces of the glass rear gate side and the body side, with the same procedures as for the glass windshield, Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>WINDSHIELD GLASS>INSTALLATION .
  3. Attach the dam rubber rear gate and molding rear gate to the glass rear gate.
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    (a) Locating pin rear gate
    (b) Molding rear gate
    (c) Dam rubber rear gate
    (d) Fastener rear gate
    (e) Spacer rear gate
    (f) Marking for dam rubber rear gate application
    (g) Marking for fastener rear gate application
    (h) Marking for spacer rear gate application
    1. Using a sponge, apply primer to the molding installation surface in the glass rear gate side.

      Preparation items 

      Glass primer: Dow Automotive ESSEX U401, U402 or equivalent

      NOTE:
      • Let primer dry for about ten minutes before installing the molding rear gate  .
      • Do not touch the surface coated with primer  .
    2. Firmly apply the double sided tape of the molding rear gate evenly to the glass rear gate surface.
    3. Referring to the marking, install the following parts.
      • Dam rubber rear gate
      • Spacer rear gate
      • Locating pin rear gate (when reusing the glass)
      • Fastener rear gate (when reusing the glass)
  4. Install the glass rear gate in the same procedure as for the glass windshield.
    1. Using a sponge, apply primer to the adhesive surfaces of glass rear gate side and the body side.
    2. Apply adhesive to the glass rear gate end back surface.
      CAUTION: Do not apply primer to adhesive  .
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      (a) Application of primer (glass side)
      (b) Application of primer (body side)
      (c) Adhesive
      (d) Dam rubber rear gate
    3. Insert the locating pins rear gate into the rear gate panel holes, and install the fastener rear gate to the fastener on the body side, and then install the glass rear gate.
    4. Lightly press the entire perimeter of the glass rear gate for tight fit.
    5. 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 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  .
  6. Connect the rear defogger connector.
  7. Install the motor assembly rear wiper and the arm assembly rear wiper. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>REAR WIPER MOTOR>INSTALLATION .
  8. Install the roof spoiler.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  9. Install the trim panel rear gate.
  10. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  11. 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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