Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 816

23 - 8 BODY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove quarter panel trim.
(2) Carefully pull down headliner to access upper
nuts attaching quarter window glass to pinchweld
and remove nuts.
(3) Remove nuts attaching quarter window glass to
pinchweld (Fig. 7).
(4) Using razor knife, cut butyl sealer between the
mounting studs attaching glass to pinchweld.
(5) Push glass from opening.
Fig. 7 Quarter Window Glass
1 – QUARTER GLASS
2 – STUD
3 – NUT
INSTALLATION
The pinchweld should be cleaned of all old butyl sealer.
(1) Apply 6 mm (0.25 in.) of butyl tape around
perimeter of glass assembly encapsulation track.
Ensure the butyl tape is wrapped around the mount-
ing studs.
(2) Place glass into opening and insert mounting
studs through holes in pinchweld.
(3) Install nuts attaching quarter window glass to
pinchweld. Tighten nuts to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Install interior trim.
LIFTGATE BACKLITE
REMOVAL
Refer to the Windshield paragraph of this section
for all warnings and cautions.
(1) Remove liftgate upper trim panel.
(2) Remove CHMSL.
(3) Remove rear window wiper arm, if equipped.
(4) Remove side moldings.
(5) Cut urethane bonding from around liftgate
backlite using a suitable sharp cold knife. A pneu-
matic cutting device can be used if available.
(6) Separate backlite from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Open a window before installing back-
lite. This will avoid pressurizing the passenger com-
partment. If a door is slammed before urethane is
cured, water leaks can result.
The window opening fence should be cleaned of old
urethane bonding material.
(1) Clean inside of backlite with Mopar Glass
Cleaner or equivalent and lint-free cloth.
(2) Apply PVC (vinyl) primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide
around edge of backlite. Wipe with clean/dry lint-free
cloth.
(3) Apply fence primer around edge of fence. Allow
at least eighteen minutes drying time.
(4) Install new upper and lower seals on liftgate
backlite (Fig. 8).
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