Rear Gate Glass - Subaru FORESTER 2001 Quick Reference Index

Glass/Windows/Mirrors

11. Rear Gate Glass

A: REMOVAL
S905376A18
1) Remove real wiper motor. <Ref. to WW-20,
REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Motor.>
2) Remove electrical connector from rear defog-
ger terminal.
3) Remove glass in the same procedure as for
windshield glass. <Ref. to GW-35, REMOVAL,
Windshield Glass.>
NOTE:
A matching pin is cemented to corners of the glass
on the compartment side. Use a piano wire when
cutting each pin.
(1) Body panel
(2) Glass
(3) Matching pin
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install a new rubber strip (A) by aligning it with
the end of the rear gate glass (B).
REAR GATE GLASS
S905376
S5M0511A
S905376A11
S5M0208B
GW-38
2) Install glass in the same procedure as for wind-
shield glass. <Ref. to GW-36, INSTALLATION,
Windshield Glass.>
3) About one hour after installation, conduct a leak
test.
CAUTION:
¼ When door is opened/closed after glass is
bonded, always lower door glass and then
open/close it carefully.
¼ Move vehicle slowly.
4) After completion of all work, allow vehicle to
stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE:
For minimum drying time and time the vehicle must
be left standing before driving after bonding, follow
instructions or instruction manual from the adhe-
sive manufacturer.
CAUTION:
When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him
or her that the vehicle should not be subjected
to heavy impact for at least three days.
5) Connect rear defogger terminals.
6) Install rear wiper.
INSTALLATION, Rear Wiper Motor.>
S5M0209A
<Ref. to WW-20,