1. |
To remove the tailgate glass, first remove the
following parts:
(1) |
Rear window defogger wire
connector.

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(3) |
Rear wiper and wiper
motor. | |
2. |
Remove the tailgate glass in the same manner
as the windshield glass. |
1. |
Using a cutter knife or the special tool
(09861-31200), scrape the old sealant smoothly to a thickness of
about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bondingsurface around the entire
tailgate glass.
Be careful not to remove more adhesive
than necessary, and also not to damage the paintwork on the
body surface with the knife. If the paintwork is damaged,
repair the damaged area with
touch-uppaint. |

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2. |
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol or wax and grease
remover. |
3. |
Center a new tailgate glass in the opening.
Mark the location by marking lines across the glass and body with a
grease pencil at the four pointsas shown.

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4. |
Install the tailgate glass molding without any
gaps. |
5. |
Apply a light coat of glass primer around the
tailgate glass.
1. |
Never touch the surface applied
primer with your hands.
If you do, the adhesive may not
bond to the glass properly, causing a leak after the
tailgate glass has been
installed. |
2. |
Do not apply body primer to the
glass. |
3. |
Keep water, dust, and abrasive
materials away from the surface applied
primer.

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6. |
Apply a sealant around the edge of the
glass.
Part
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A
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Remarks
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Upper
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23.5mm
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Glass molding sub
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Side
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Lower
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Apply the adhesive within 5 minutes
after applying the primer to the
glass. | |
7. |
Apply a light coat of body primer to the
original sealant remaining around the window opening flange. The
glass should be installed within 5 minutesafter you apply the
primer. |
8. |
Use suction cups or the special tool
(09861-31400), lower the glass over the opening, align it with the
marks made in step 3 and set it down onthe sealant.

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9. |
Scrape or wipe excess adhesive off with putty
knife or gauze. Fill all cavities around the tailgate
glass. |
10. |
Perform a water-leak test for the tailgate
glass. Use a cold water spray, being careful not to direct a
powerful stream of water on the new adhesivematerial. Allow water to
spill over the edges of the glass.

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11. |
If there are leaks, dry the affected area,
then apply sealant. |
12. |
Install the removed parts.
1. |
Keep the tailgate glass dry for
the first hour after
installation. |
2. |
Let the car stand for at least
four hours after tailgate glass installation. If the car
has to be used winthin the first 8 hours, it mustbe
driven slowly. |
3. |
Take care not to slam the doors
with all the windows rolled
up. |
4. |
Take care not to twist the vehicle
excessively (such as when going in and out of driveways
at an angle or driving over rough, uneven
roads). | | | |