Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1652

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of the window opening (Fig. 10),
QUARTER
GLASS SEAL
J 9 5 2 3 - 1 2 4
Fig. 10 Weatherstrip Seal Removal/Installation
(3) Clean the flange as necessary.
WEATHERSTRIP SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Center and butt the seal ends together at the
bottom, centerline of the opening.
(2) Mate the seal with the bottom flange,
(3) Mate the seal with the front, vertical flange.
(4) Move upward and mate the seal with the top
flange.
(5) Mate the seal with the rear, vertical flange.
REAR WINDOW—CONVENTIONAL CAB
Review Safety Precautions and Warnings para­
graph at the front of this section before removing
glass.
The rear window glass is attached to the window
frame with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhe­
sive is applied cold and seals the surface area be­
tween the window opening and the glass. The primer
adheres the urethane adhesive to the window glass.
REMOVAL
(1) Roll down door glass.
(2) Remove quarter trim panels.
(3) Remove headliner.
(4) Remove rear closure panel trim.
(5) Bend rear window retaining tabs inward
against glass.
(6) Using a suitable pneumatic knife from inside
the vehicle, cut urethane holding rear glass frame to
opening fence.
(7) Separate glass from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean urethane adhesive from around rear
glass opening fence.
(2) Apply black-out primer to outer edge of replace­
ment rear glass frame.
(3) Apply black-out primer to rear glass opening
fence.
(4) Apply a 13 mm (0.5 in.) bead of urethane
around the perimeter of the window frame bonding
surface (Fig. 11).
URETHANE
ADHESIVE
RETAINER TAB
WINDOW
FRAME
GLASS
J9523-143
Fig. 11 Urethane Adhesive Application
(5) Set glass on lower fence and move glass for­
ward into opening (Fig. 12).
BACKLITE
J9523-133
Fig. 12 Rear Window Installation
(6) Firmly push glass against rear window glass
opening fence.
(7) Bend tabs around edges of rear window open­
ing fence to retain glass.
(8) Clean excess urethane from exterior with MO-
PAR, Super Clean or equivalent.
(9) Allow urethane to cure at least 24 hours (full
cure is 72 hours).
(10) Water test to verify repair before returning ve­
hicle to service.
(11) Install interior trim.