Liftgate Glass Installation
| 1 - ADHESIVE HEIGHT 12.7 mm (0.50 in) |
| 2 - ADHESIVE TIP WIDTH 3 mm (0.120 in) |
| 3 - INNER WINDSHIELD SURFACE |
| 4 - ADHESIVE WIDTH 9.5 mm (0.375 in) |
- Bead dimensions should be approximately 9.5 mm (0.375 in) wide (4) by 12.7 mm (0.50 in) in height (1).
1 - LIFTGATE GLASS 2 - TOP LOCATION 18.0 mm (0.70 in.) 3 - SIDE LOCATION 11.5 mm (0.45 in.) 4 - ADHESIVE BEAD 5 - BOTTOM LOCATION 11.5 mm (0.45 in.) NOTE:Adhesive locations are measured from the center of the bead to the edge of the glass.
- Apply bead (4) of adhesive with a triangular nozzle directly to the liftgate glass (1) starting at bottom in center of the liftgate glass.
- Locate the bead (4) of adhesive onto the primed glass surface (2) as indicated.CAUTION:
Always apply bead of adhesive to the liftgate glass. Always install the liftgate glass within 5 minutes after applying adhesive.
1 - ADHESIVE BEAD 2 - WINDSHIELD SEAL - Allow end of adhesive bead (1) to run out parallel to the start of the bead and smooth ends flush.
- Lift liftgate glass into place in the center of the liftgate opening and line up the guide pins (4) to the holes in the liftgate glass frame.
- Carefully lay down the liftgate glass and press on.
CAUTION:
It is no longer possible to move the liftgate glass after installation. The liftgate glass should never be pressed into place by more than one person, because the liftgate glass can break if pressed simultaneously on both sides.
CAUTION:
Roll down the left and right front door glass and open the rear glass slider (if available) before installing liftgate glass to avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment if a door is slammed before urethane is cured. Water leaks can result.
- Install the rear wiper arm, if equipped. Refer to ARM, WIPER, INSTALLATION .
- Install the liftgate spoiler (1). Refer to SPOILER, LIFTGATE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the liftgate handle (1). Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, INSTALLATION .
