Rear Quarter Glass: Installation
- Cut the cartridge nozzle tip as shown in the illustration, and set the adhesive in the sealant gun.
- Prepare and clean the adhesion surfaces of the glass and body using the same procedures as for the windshield glass. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass. >
- Attach the fastener to the body.
- Attach the outer dam rubber at a position 4 mm (0.16 in) from the glass end.
- On the front end, attach the inner periphery dam rubber at a position 13 mm (0.51 in) from the border of the glass ceramic gradation, and for other locations 17 mm (0.61 in) from the end of the glass.
- Using the same procedures as for the windshield glass, apply primer to the glass and body. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass. >
- Apply adhesive in the same procedure as for the windshield glass. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass. >
- Insert the glass locating pin into the hole on side panel and push on the area around the locating pin to secure it.
- Push lightly on the area around the fastener and spacer to seal.
- After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.NOTE:
- When door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower the door glass 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 from the adhesive manufacturer.
- 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.
- Install the rear quarter trim. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Quarter Trim. >