Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

Liftgate Window Glass
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal
For additional information, refer to Rear Spoiler Service and Repair













CAUTION: The step must be carried out on both sides.





CAUTION: Protect the surrounding components.

CAUTION: Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
Use a glazing cutting wire to cut the sealant.
Pull glazing wire through windshield sealant to the inside of the vehicle.





NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.

Installation






CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.





NOTE:
Install new spacers.





CAUTION: The tailgate is manufactured from plastic. Make sure that appropriate bonding component is applied before the PU adhesive.




1 Prepare the window glass, window glass flange and trimmed PU adhesive in accordance with the instructions included with the PU adhesive kit.





NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.




2 Test the sealer for leaks, apply additional sealer if necessary. If water is used, allow sealer to dry before testing. Spray water around the glass and check for leaks. Mark any area that leaks. Dry the glass and sealer then apply additional sealer.
3 To install, reverse the removal procedure.