Wagon
LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS - WAGONSpecial Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
Removal
WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting the hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
1. Remove the 2 screws and the high mounted stoplamp.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. If equipped, remove the parcel shelf.
3. Remove the rear window wiper motor.
4. Remove the rear window wiper motor spindle grommet.
1 Remove the sleeve.
2 Remove the grommet.
5. Disconnect the 2 heated liftgate window glass electrical connectors.
6. CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.
NOTE:
- Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pegs in the lower corners of the glass.
- Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.
Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the liftgate window glass. Start at the top center and work out and down the pillars to the lower corners cutting to the given maximum depths:
1 25 mm (0.98 in)
2 65 mm (2.55 in)
3 80 mm (3.14 in)
7. Remove the liftgate window glass.
8. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
9. Remove the remaining part of the locating pegs from the liftgate window glass flange.
Installation
CAUTION: When installing urethane-installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. Adequate cure time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the liftgate window glass.
NOTE: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.
1. NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. For minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld, see the manufacturer's recommendations.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane on the pinch weld.
2. If installing the original liftgate window glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
3. Clean the inside of the liftgate window glass with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
4. CAUTION: Be sure to use the same brand of cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. Refer to the Material Chart in the procedure.
NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
If installing a new liftgate window glass, apply urethane glass primer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
5. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
6. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing urethane bead on the pinch weld. Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into 1 continuous bead starting and ending at the bottom of the liftgate window glass near the center.
7. Install the liftgate window glass on the pinch weld.
8. CAUTION: When installing urethane-installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. Adequate cure time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the liftgate window glass.
After the urethane has cured, check the liftgate window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
9. Connect the 2 heated liftgate window glass electrical connectors.
10. Install the rear window wiper motor spindle grommet.
1 Install the grommet.
2 Install the sleeve.
11. Install the rear window wiper motor.
12. If equipped, install the parcel shelf.
13. Connect the electrical connector, position back the high mounted stoplamp, and install the 2 screws.