Stationary Glass: BACKLITE: Installation
WARNING:
DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED GLASS CLEANER TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD BEFORE APPLYING GLASS PREP AND PRIMER. POOR ADHESION CAN RESULT.
- Clean inside of rear window with ammonia based glass cleaner and lint free cloth.
- Apply Glass Prep adhesion promoter 25 mm (1 in.) wide around perimeter of rear window encapsulation (not to the glass) and wipe with clean/dry lint free cloth until no streaks are visible.
- Apply Glass Primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide around perimeter of rear window encapsulation (not to the glass). Allow at least three minutes drying time.
- Using a razor knife, remove as much original urethane as possible. Do not damage paint on rear window fence.
- Apply pinch weld primer 15 mm (.75 in.) wide around the rear window fence. Allow at least three minutes drying time.
- Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane to the encapsulation (Fig 1 ).
- With the aid of a helper, position the rear window over the opening.
- Slowly lower rear window glass to the roof fence opening and engage over the two flanges located on the roof fence. Guide the encapsulation into proper position as necessary. Push rear window inward untill flush to roof line and C-pillars (Intrepid).
- Clean excess urethane from exterior with Mopar(R) Super Kleen or equivalent.
- Connect rear window defogger wiring connector, and rear window mounted radio antenna connector, if so equipped.
- Install upper quarter trim panel (Refer to UPPER QUARTER TRIM ).
- After urethane has cured, water test rear window to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger operation, (Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ).