WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION.
IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE
ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE
WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN
AN ACCIDENT. BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URE-
THANE MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS FOR CUR-
ING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE
ADHESIVE AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before
installing the rear window to avoid pressurizing the
passenger compartment if a door is slammed
before the urethane bonding is fully cured. Water
leaks can result

Refer to the Windshield Removal procedure for a

description of tools and adhesive systems that are
recommended for use in this procedure.

(1) Remove liftgate trim panels (Fig. 1).
(2) Disconnect wire connectors from rear window

defogger (Fig. 2)

(3) Disconnect and remove CHMSL lamp.

WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN HANDLING SAFETY GLASS. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.

CAUTION: Do not damage body or trim finish when
cutting out glass or applying fence primer.

(4) Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the

rear window glass. Refer to Windshield for proper
procedures.

(5) Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
(6) Prepare the work area, window fence, and

glass the same way as described in the Windshield
Installation procedure.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

NOT

OPERATE

THE

VEHICLE

CAUTION: OPEN THE LEFT FRONT DOOR GLASS
BEFORE INSTALLING THE REAR WINDOW TO
AVOID

PRESSURIZING

THE

PASSENGER

COM-

PARTMENT IF A DOOR IS SLAMMED BEFORE THE
URETHANE BONDING IS FULLY CURED. WATER
LEAKS CAN RESULT.

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Refer to the Windshield Removal procedure for a

description of tools and adhesive systems that are
recommended for use in this procedure.

(1) Install the Liftgate window molding on glass.
(2) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane

around the perimeter of the glass.

(3) Place liftgate window glass into position (Fig.

(4) Install the glass in the same manner described

in the Windshield Install.

(5) Connect rear window defogger wiring (Fig. 2)
(6) After urethane has cured, water test rear win-

dow to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger
operation.

(7) Install and connect the CHMSL lamp.
(8) Install liftgate trim panels (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1 LIFTGATE TRIM PANELS

1 - EDGE OF LIFTGATE TROUGH

5 - LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL

2 - LIFTGATE HALO

6 - LIFTGATE PULL CUP

3 - LIFTGATE

7 - REAR CONVENIENCE BEZEL

4 - CHMSL COVER TRIM

Fig. 2 REAR WINDOW GLASS

1 - LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS

3 - LIFTGATE GLASS MOLDING

2 - REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CONNECTOR

4 - LIFTGATE INNER PANEL

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QUARTER WINDOW

REMOVAL

Refer to the Windshield Removal procedure for a

description of tools and adhesive systems that are
recommended for use in this procedure.

(1) Open liftgate
(2) Remove C & D Pillar upper trim panel (Fig. 4).
(3) Remove lower quarter trim panel as necessary

(Fig. 5).

(4) Remove nuts attaching quarter window glass.

(Fig. 6).

WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN HANDLING SAFETY GLASS. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.

CAUTION: Do not damage body or trim finish when
cutting out glass or applying fence primer.

(5) Remove the quarter window glass from the

vehicle by pushing on glass from inside of vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Prepare window fence by removing existing

butyl.

(2) Remove butyl release paper on quarter glass.
(3) Place quarter window glass into position.
(4) Install quarter window glass attaching nuts.

Fig. 3 LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION

1 - LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS

4 - LIFTGATE INNER PANEL

2 - LIFTGATE GLASS MOLDING

5 - CLEAN WITH VM & P NAPTHA & PRIMER BLACK OUT GLASS
PAINT

3 - LIFTGATE OUTER PANEL

6 - HIGH VISCOSITY ADHESIVE

Fig. 4 QUARTER TRIM PANEL

1 - C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL
2 - REAR QUARTER PANEL
3 - D-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL
4 - QUARTER LOWER TRIM PANEL
5 - JACK STORAGE ACCESS DOOR
6 - QUARTER TRIM PANEL LOWER PLUG
7 - VERTICAL BUMPER
8 - SEAT LATCH STRIKER COVER

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