Wagon
REAR QUARTER 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 C-pillar trim panels.
2. 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 upper right and lower left corners of the glass.
- Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.
Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the rear quarter window glass. Start at the top and work towards the corners cutting to the given maximum depths:
1 20 mm (0.78 in)
2 30 mm (1.18 in)
3 50 mm (1.96 in)
4 40 mm (1.57 in)
3. Remove the rear quarter window glass.
4. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
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 rear quarter 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 rear quarter window glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
3. Clean the inside of the rear quarter 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 this procedure.
NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
If installing a new rear quarter 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 the 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, trimmed urethane adhesive 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 rear quarter window glass near the center.
7. Position the rear quarter window glass to the flange, and press the retaining tabs into the flange to engage.
8. Install the rear quarter window glass.
9. 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 rear quarter window glass.
After the urethane has cured, check the rear quarter window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
10. Install the C-pillar trim panels.