Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2441

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BACKLITE (Continued)
INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT
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.
1 – LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS
2 – LIFTGATE GLASS MOLDING
3 – LIFTGATE OUTER PANEL
2001 PT CRUISER
OPERATE THE VEHICLE
Fig. 8 Liftgate Window Glass Installation
STATIONARY GLASS
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. 8).
(4) Install the glass in the same manner described
in the Windshield Install.
(5) Connect rear window defogger wiring (Fig. 7).
(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. 6).
4 – LIFTGATE INNER PANEL
5 – CLEAN WITH VM & P NAPTHA & PRIMER BLACK OUT GLASS
PAINT
6 – HIGH VISCOSITY ADHESIVE
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