CAUTION: It is difficult to salvage the backlite dur-
ing the removal operation. The backlite is part of
the structural support for the roof. The urethane
bonding used to secure the glass to the fence is
difficult to cut or clean from any surface. Since the
molding is set in urethane, it is unlikely it would
be salvaged. Before removing the backlite, check
the availability from the parts supplier.

NOTE: The backlite is attached to the window
frame with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhe-
sive is applied cold and seals the surface area
between the window opening and the glass. The
primer adheres the urethane adhesive to the back-
lite.

1. Roll down door glass.

2. Remove headliner (9) (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-

RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).

3. On standard cab models remove the upper b-pillar

trim (5) (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR
UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL).

DR/DH

STATIONARY GLASS

23 - 203

4. On quad cab models remove the upper c-pillar trim

(5) (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR
UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL).

5. Bend backlite retaining tab (2) inward against

glass.

6. Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical

connector (if equipped).

7. Using a suitable pneumatic knife from inside the

vehicle, cut urethane holding backlite frame to
opening fence.

8. Separate glass (1) from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean urethane adhesive from around backlite

opening fence.

2. If necessary, apply black-out primer to outer edge

of replacement backlite frame (1).

3. If black-out primer was pre-applied on backlite,

clean bonding surface with Isopropyl alcohol and
clean lint free cloth. Allow 3 minutes for drying
time.

4. Apply black-out primer to backlite opening fence.

5. Apply a 13 mm (0.5 in.) bead of urethane (4)

around the perimeter of the window frame bonding
surface (1).

23 - 204

STATIONARY GLASS

DR/DH

6. Set glass (1) on lower fence and move glass for-

ward into opening.

7. Firmly push glass (1) against rear window glass

opening fence.

8. Bend tabs around edges of backlite opening fence

to retain glass.

9. Clean excess urethane from exterior with MOPAR

Super Clean or equivalent.

10. Allow urethane to cure at least 24 hours (full cure

is 72 hours).

11. Water test to verify repair before returning vehicle

to service.

12. Connect the rear window defogger electrical con-

nector, if equipped.

13. On standard cab models, install the upper b-pillar

trim (5) (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR
UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION).

14. On quad cab models, install the upper c-pillar trim

(5) (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR
UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION).

DR/DH

STATIONARY GLASS

23 - 205

Content .. 1960 1961 1962 1963 ..