Quarter Glass Installation

Fig 1: Bead Dimensions

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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).

Fig 2: Bead Of Adhesive On Quarter Glass

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1 - AFT LOCATION 14.0 mm (0.55 in.)

2 - QUARTER GLASS

3 - BOTTOM LOCATION 7.0 mm (0.25 in.)

4 - FORWARD LOCATION 36.0 mm (1.40 in.)

5 - ADHESIVE BEAD

6 - TOP LOCATION 14.0 mm (0.55 in.)

NOTE:

Compass shown in illustration, Patriot similar.

NOTE:

Adhesive locations are measured from the center of the bead to the edge of the glass.

Apply bead (5) of adhesive with a triangular nozzle directly to the quarter glass seal starting at bottom in center of the quarter glass.
Locate the bead (5) of adhesive onto the primed glass surface (2) as indicated.
CAUTION:
Always apply bead of adhesive to the quarter glass. Always install the quarter glass within 5 minutes after applying adhesive.

Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Adhesive Overlap
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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.

Fig 4: Quarter Glass (Compass)
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Lift quarter glass into place in the center of the quarter glass opening and install over the alignment tabs and pin (2).
Carefully lay down the quarter glass and press on.

Fig 5: Quarter Glass (Patriot)

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NOTE:

Patriot installation similar to the Compass installation above.

CAUTION:

It is no longer possible to move the quarter glass after installation. The quarter glass should never be pressed into place by more than one person, because the quarter 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 quarter glass to avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment if a door is slammed before urethane is cured. Water leaks can result.

Fig 6: C-Pillar Trim

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NOTE:

Compass shown in illustration, Patriot similar.

Install the C-pillar trim (1). Refer to PANEL, C-PILLAR TRIM, INSTALLATION .