Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2381

23 - 86 STATIONARY GLASS
BACKLITE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
BACKLITE VENT GLASS
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
BACKLITE
REMOVAL
It is difficult to salvage the backlite during the
removal operation. The backlite is part of the struc-
tural 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.
The backlite is attached to the window frame with
urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is applied
cold and seals the surface area between the window
opening and the glass. The primer adheres the ure-
thane adhesive to the backlite.
(1) Roll down door glass.
(2) Remove headliner. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).
(3) On standard cab models remove the upper
b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PIL-
LAR UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL)
(4) On quad cab models remove the upper c-pillar
trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR
UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL)
(5) Bend backlite retaining tabs (Fig. 1) 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 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.
STATIONARY GLASS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page
WINDSHIELD
1 - BACKLITE
2 - TAB
clean bonding surface with Isopropyl alcohol and
clean lint free cloth. Allow 3 minutes for drying time.
fence.
around the perimeter of the window frame bonding
surface (Fig. 2).
ward into opening (Fig. 3).
opening fence.
fence to retain glass.
MOPAR , Super Clean or equivalent.
cure is 72 hours).
vehicle to service.
connector, if equipped.
WARNING
WINDSHIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Fig. 1 Backlite Tabs
(3) If black-out primer was pre-applied on backlite,
(4) Apply black-out primer to backlite opening
(5) Apply a 13 mm (0.5 in.) bead of urethane
(6) Set glass on lower fence and move glass for-
(7) Firmly push glass against rear window glass
(8) Bend tabs around edges of backlite opening
(9) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
(10) Allow urethane to cure at least 24 hours (full
(11) Water test to verify repair before returning
(12) Connect the rear window defogger electrical
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