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BACKLITE (Continued)
(3) Disengage wire connectors from rear window
defogger, and rear window mounted radio antenna, if
so equipped.
(4) Remove C-pillar applique, if so equipped.
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) Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the
rear window glass. (Refer to 23 - BODY/STATION-
ARY GLASS/WINDSHIELD - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For a description of tools and adhesive systems
that are recommended for use in this procedure
(Refer to 23 - BODY/STATIONARY GLASS/WIND-
SHIELD - 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
OPERATE
THE
VEHICLE
STATIONARY GLASS
(1) Prepare the work area, window fence, and
glass the same way as described in the Windshield
section of this group (Refer to 23 - BODY/STATION-
ARY GLASS/WINDSHIELD - INSTALLATION).
(2) Place fence spacers at the locations shown (Fig.
11).
(3) Install the rear window molding on glass.
(4) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane along
center line of window fence.
(5) Install the glass in the same manner described
in the Windshield section of this group (Refer to 23 -
BODY/STATIONARY
INSTALLATION) (Fig. 11).
(6) Connect rear window defogger wiring, and rear
window mounted radio antenna, if so equipped.
(7) Install C-pillar applique, and interior trim.
(8) After urethane has cured, water test rear win-
dow to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger
operation.
Fig. 11 Rear Window Glass – Typical
1 - REAR WINDOW GLASS
2 - SHIM
3 - SPACERS
4 - URETHANE
5 - MOLDING
23 - 123
GLASS/WINDSHIELD
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