Back Window Glass: Service and Repair
Back Window Glass:
BACK WINDOW GLASS
REPLACEMENT
HINT: Installation is in the reverse order of removal. But, the installation is indicated only when it has a point.
1. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH
2. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH
3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY REAR
4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Do not damage the body with a knife.
b. Remove the remaining moulding.
5. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
b. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
NOTE: When scraping the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments.
c. Scrape the adhesive off by pulling the piano wire around it.
d. Remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.
6. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PACKING
a. Remove the back window packing
7. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
NOTE: Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
8. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
a. Install a new dam all the way around of the glass except where the dam is installed, as shown in the illustration
9. INSTALL BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE
a. Using a brush, coat the edge of the glass with Primer M.
NOTE:
- Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
b. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
c. Install the back window moulding outside.
10. INSTALL BACK WINDOW PACKING
a. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the body on the vehicle side with Primer M
NOTE:
- Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
b. Install the back window packing
11. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle's body.
1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the body to shape the surface.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible.
2. Clean the contact surface of the body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the body.
b. Position the glass.
1. Using a suction rubber, place the glass in the correct position.
2. Check that the whole contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
3. Place reference marks between the glass and body.
NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the body correctly.
HINT: When reusing the glass, check and correct the reference mark's positions.
4. Remove the glass.
c. Using a brush, coat an exposed part of body on the vehicle side, with Primer M.
NOTE:
- Let the primer coating dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
d. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
HINT: If the area other than the specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag before it dries
NOTE:
- Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
e. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown is the illustration.
Part No. 08850-0801 or equivalent
HINT: After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in the table.
f. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
g. Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.
A: 12 mm (0.47 in.)
B: 8 mm (0.31 in.)
C: 14.5 mm (0.571 in.)
h. Install the glass.
1. Using a suction rubber, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned, and press it in gently along the rim.
NOTE:
- Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
- Check that the stoppers are attached to the body correctly.
- Check the clearance between the body and glass.
2. Lightly press the glass front surface for close contact.
3. Using a scraper remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
HINT: Apply adhesive on the glass rim.
NOTE: Take care not to drive the vehicle during the time described in the table.
12. INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
a. Conduct a leak test after the hardening time has elapsed.
b. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.