Rear Gate Glass - Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual

GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS

14.Rear Gate Glass

A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear wiper motor. <Ref. to WW-17,
REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Motor.>
2) Disconnect the electrical connector from rear de-
fogger terminal.
3) Remove the glass in the same procedure as for
windshield glass. <Ref. to GW-25, REMOVAL,
Windshield Glass.>
B: INSTALLATION
1) Apply adhesive in the same procedure as for
windshield glass. <Ref. to GW-26, INSTALLA-
TION, Windshield Glass.>
2) Insert the glass clip pin into the rear gate hole,
and after pushing on the area around the clip pin to
secure it, push lightly all around the area to seal it.
3) About one hour after installation, conduct a wa-
ter leak test.
(1)
(4)
(5)
(8)
(1) Upper side
(2) Molding
(3) Glass
(4) Adhesive
(5) Lower side
(6) Glass
(7) Molding
(8) Adhesive
REAR GATE GLASS
(2)
(3)
(6)
(7)
GW-00240
GW-28
4) After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to
stand for about 24 hours.
NOTE:
• When the door is opened/closed after glass is
bonded, always lower the door glass and then
open/close it carefully.
• Move the vehicle slowly.
• For minimum drying time and time the vehicle
must be left standing before driving after bonding,
follow the instructions or instruction manual from
adhesive manufacturer.
• 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 the rear defogger terminals.
6) Install the rear wiper. <Ref. to WW-17, INSTAL-
LATION, Rear Wiper Motor.>