Installation Procedure
- Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld area.
- Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent future breakage of the window:
- High weld
- Solder spots
- Hardened sealer
- Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinch-weld flange
- After repairing the opening as indicated, perform the following steps:
Remove all traces of broken glass from the outer cowl panel, seats and floor.
- NOTE:
Install the liftgate window without the retainers on left and right side of the liftgate window.
Apply adhesive bead (1).
Cut into the tip of the cartridge in such a way that a bead of adhesive approximately. 13 mm (0.511 in) thick is produced.
- Insert liftgate window.
- Place the liftgate window at the upper area and lower down.
- Insert liftgate window with BO-641 holder.
NOTE:Second mechanic required.
- Secure liftgate window in position with fabric tape.
- Clean any excess urethane adhesive from the body.
- Use a soft spray of warm water in order to immediately water test the window.
- Inspect the window for leaks.
- If any leaks are found, use a plastic paddle in order to apply extra urethane adhesive at the leak point.
- Retest the window for leaks.
- Maintain the following conditions in order to properly cure the urethane adhesive:
- Partially lower a door window in order to prevent pressure buildups when closing doors before the urethane adhesive cures.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive is cured. Refer to the above curing times.
- Do not use compressed air in order to dry the urethane adhesive.
- Connect the electrical connectors from the liftgate window defogger bus bars.
- Remove rear end spoiler. Refer to Rear End Spoiler Replacement
- Remove liftgate window wiper motor. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement .
- Connect battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection