Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 834

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STATIONARY GLASS
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BACKLITE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
STATIONARY GLASS
DESCRIPTION
Windshields and selected stationary glass are
structural members of the vehicle. The windshield
glass is bonded to the windshield frame with ure-
thane adhesive.
BACKLITE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove upper quarter trim panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/UPPER
REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect the wire connectors from rear win-
dow defogger, and rear window mounted radio
antenna, 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.
(3) Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the
rear window glass. Refer to Windshield section of
this group for proper procedures.
(4) Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED GLASS
CLEANER TO CLEAN
APPLYING GLASS PREP AND PRIMER. POOR
ADHESION CAN RESULT.
(1) Clean inside of rear window with ammonia
based glass cleaner and lint free cloth.
(2) Apply Glass Prep adhesion promoter 25 mm (1
in.) wide around perimeter of rear window encapsu-
STATIONARY GLASS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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QUARTER TRIM
WINDSHIELD BEFORE
WINDSHIELD
DESCRIPTION
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
INSTALLATION
lation (not to the glass) and wipe with clean/dry lint
free cloth until no streaks are visible.
(3) Apply Glass Primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide around
perimeter of rear window encapsulation (not to the
glass). Allow at least three minutes drying time.
(4) Using a razor knife, remove as much original
urethane as possible. Do not damage paint on rear
window fence.
(5) Apply pinch weld primer 15 mm (.75 in.) wide
around the rear window fence. Allow at least three
minutes drying time.
(6) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane to the
encapsulation (Fig. 1).
(7) With the aid of a helper, position the rear win-
-
dow over the opening.
(8) Slowly lower rear window glass to the roof
fence opening and engage over the two flanges
located on the roof fence. Guide the encapsulation
into proper position as necessary. Remove the back-
ing paper from the tape on lower appendage and
Fig. 1 REAR WINDOW GLASS - TYPICAL
1 - REAR WINDOW GLASS
2 - URETHANE
3 - CLIP
4 - MOLDING
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