Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1802

23 - 74 STATIONARY GLASS
BACKLITE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
QUARTER WINDOW
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
WINDSHIELD
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
BACKLITE
REMOVAL
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
Refer to the Windshield Removal procedure for a
description of tools and adhesive systems that are
recommended for use in this procedure.
(1) Remove liftgate trim panels (Fig. 1).
(2) Disconnect wire connectors from rear window
defogger (Fig. 2)
(3) Disconnect and remove CHMSL lamp.
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.
(4) Cut the urethane around the perimeter of the
rear window glass. Refer to Windshield for proper
procedures.
(5) Remove the rear window from the vehicle.
STATIONARY GLASS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATE THE VEHICLE
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WARNING
WINDSHIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - EXTERIOR METHOD
REMOVAL - INTERIOR METHOD . . . . . . . . . . 78
INSTALLATION
(6) Prepare the work area, window fence, and
glass the same way as described in the Windshield
Installation procedure.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: DO
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 COM-
PARTMENT IF A DOOR IS SLAMMED BEFORE THE
URETHANE BONDING IS FULLY CURED. WATER
LEAKS CAN RESULT.
Refer to the Windshield Removal procedure for a
description of tools and adhesive systems that are
recommended for use in this procedure.
(1) Install the Liftgate window molding on glass.
(2) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
around the perimeter of the glass.
(3) Place liftgate window glass into position (Fig.
3)
(4) Install the glass in the same manner described
in the Windshield Install.
(5) Connect rear window defogger wiring (Fig. 2)
(6) After urethane has cured, water test rear win-
dow to verify repair. Verify rear window defogger
operation.
(7) Install and connect the CHMSL lamp.
(8) Install liftgate trim panels (Fig. 1).
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