Repair Procedures: Replacement: [Installation]

With a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire rear window glass opening flange:
NOTE:
- Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
Information
- Remove the rubber dam and fasteners from the body.
- Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
Fig 1: Scrape Old Adhesive On Bonding Surface Around Entire Rear Window Glass Opening Flange With Knife
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Clean the bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the clean surface.

Fig 2: Clean Bonding Surface With Sponge Dampened In Alcohol
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With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to the original adhesive remaining around the rear window glass opening flange. Let the body primer dry for at least 10 minutes.
Information
- Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be careful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges.
- Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
- Mask off the dashboard before painting the flange.
Fig 3: Light Coat Of Body Primer Applying Area On Original Adhesive Remaining Around Rear Window Glass Opening Flange
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Apply a light coat of glass primer to the outside of the fasteners.
- Never touch the primed surface with your hand. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the glass properly, causing a leak after the tailgate glass is installed.
- Do not apply body primer to the glass.
- Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primer.
Fig 4: Light Coat Of Glass Primer Applying Area On Outside Of Fasteners
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Peel off the tape from the rear window glass molding (A) and install the molding on the rear window glass (B).

Fig 5: Locate Rear Window Glass Molding And Rear Window Glass
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Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a bead of sealant (B) around the edge of the rear window glass (A) as shown. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer. Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
Sealant Bead width

Height: 12 mm (0.4724 in.)

Width: 8 mm (0.3150 in.)

Fig 6: Apply Bead Of Sealant Around Edge Of Rear Window Glass
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Use suction cups (A) to hold the rear window glass (B) over the opening, align it with the alignment marks made in step 5, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the windshield until its edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the way around. Do not open or close the doors until the adhesive is dry.
NOTE:
- When installing the rear window glass (B), set the rear glass service hole (D) to the frame exactly.
Fig 7: Hold Rear Window Glass Using Suction Cups
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Let the adhesive dry for at least 3-4 hour, then spray water over the glass and check for leaks.
CAUTION:
- Do not spray to adhesive area directly. Spray water over the glass and then spill water around the glass.
Areas may leak. Let the glass dry, then seal with adhesive.
CAUTION:
- Let the vehicle stand for at least four hours after glass installation. If the vehicle has to be used within the first eight, it must be driven slowly.
- Keep the glass dry for the first hour after installation.
- Please have the driver use caution and not drive vehicle along an uneven dirt road or drive violently.
Install the rear window glass defogger connector.
Install the rear package tray trim.
Install the roof garnish.