Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

BACK DOOR WINDOW GLASS

Exploded View

GW-14 Exploded View:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the back door finisher inner.
2. Remove the connectors and grounds for the back door window defogger.
3. Remove the rear wiper arm and motor.
4. Apply protective tape around the back door window glass to protect the painted surface from damage.
5. Remove glass using piano wire or power cutting tool (A) and an inflatable pump bag (B) after removing molding using pliers.






NOTE: Mark the body and the glass with matching marks if the back door window glass is reused.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses and heavy gloves to prevent injury.

CAUTION:
- Never use a cutting knife or power cutting tool when the back door window glass is reused.
- Be careful not to scratch the glass when removing.
- Never set or stand the glass on its edge. Small chips may develop into cracks.

INSTALLATION
- The dam rubber should be installed in position.
- Use a genuine Nissan Urethane Adhesive Kit (if available) or an equivalent and follow the instructions furnished with it.
- Open a door window while the urethane adhesive is curing. This prevents the glass from being forced out by passenger compartment air pressure when all door windows are closed.
- Inform the customer that the vehicle should remain stationary until the urethane adhesive has completely cured (approximately 24 hours). Curing time varies with temperature and humidity.

WARNING:
- Keep heat and open flames away as primers and adhesive are flammable.
- The materials contained in the kit are harmful if swallowed, and may irritate skin and eyes. Never let them in contact with the skin and eyes.
- Use in an open, well ventilated location. Never breathe the vapors. They may be harmful if inhaled. Move immediately to an area with fresh air if affected by vapor inhalation.
- Driving the vehicle before the urethane adhesive has completely cured may affect the performance of the rear window in case of an accident.

CAUTION:
- Perform adjustment of rear wiper arm stop location. Refer to WW-111, "Adjustment".
- Never use an adhesive which is past its usable term. Shelf life of this product is limited to six months after the date of manufacture. Carefully adhere to the expiration or manufacture date printed on the box.
- Keep primers and adhesive in a cool, dry place. Ideally, they should be stored in a refrigerator.
- Never leave primers or adhesive cartridge unattended with their caps open or off.
- The vehicle should not be driven for at least 24 hours or until the urethane adhesive has completely cured. Curing time varies depending on temperature and humidity. The curing time increases under lower temperature and lower humidity.
- If the substrate of the glass joining surface on the back door panel side is exploded to the air, exchange the back door assembly without recoating.
- Never apply paint on the back door panel surface which is in contact with the glass when replacing the back door assembly.