Rear Gate Glass - Subaru Impreza 2002 Service Manual

13.Rear Gate Glass

A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the rear wiper motor. <Ref. to WW-18,
REMOVAL, Rear Wiper Motor.>
2) Remove the electrical connector from rear de-
fogger terminal.
3) Remove the glass in the same procedure as for
windshield glass. <Ref. to GW-26, REMOVAL,
Windshield Glass.>
B: INSTALLATION
1) Apply adhesive evenly to the glass attachment
area.
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 leak
test.
Upper side
Adhesive
Lower side
Adhesive
CAUTION:
• 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.
REAR GATE GLASS
Molding
Glass
Glass
Molding
BO0396
4) After completion of all work, allow the 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 the rear defogger terminals.
6) Install the rear wiper. <Ref. to WW-18, INSTAL-
LATION, Rear Wiper Motor.>
GW-29
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS