Rear Window (Sedan Body) - Partial Replacement of Adhesive Trim

GENERAL INFORMATION

Rear window seal cross-section

1. REAR WINDOW GLASS

2. SEAL

Rear Window Stopper

1. REAR WINDOW GLASS

2. REAR WINDOW STOPPER

Remove or disconnect

Rear Window Seal Removal (sedan body)

1. SEAL.

2. REAR WINDOW STOPPER

3. REAR WINDOW GLASS

Windshield Removal

1. CUTTING WIRE

PROCEDURE.

1. Remove the rear window trim by hand. To avoid damaging the paint, apply masking tape to the body elements directly adjacent to the

rear window..

2. Disconnect the wiring from the rear window defroster..

3. Using a seal removal knife, cut the sides and top of the seal as close as possible to the edge of the rear window..

4. Remove the rear window stoppers located at the lower edge, see Fig. Rear Window Stopper..

Insert a cutting wire between the glass and the body from the outside and, with the help of a second mechanic,

cut the adhesive layer along the lower edge of the rear window..

5. Remove the rear window from the vehicle..

Clean.

PROCEDURE.

1. Clean the window opening of all residual materials..

2. Clean the glass along the perimeter edge for subsequent application of preparatory coats.

3. Wipe the windshield with a clean cloth dampened with alcohol..

Install or connect

Windshield Installation

Applying Primer to the Windshield

1. NEW BRUSH

2. PRIMER COMPOUND

Applying Sealant

PROCEDURE.

1. Using a new brush, apply the preparatory layers along the glass edge using the appropriate compounds from the repair kit. First apply the clear primer, then the black primer. Primer layers

are applied along the perimeter of the glass edge (inside surface) in a strip 6 mm wide. Apply an even, continuous bead of adhesive around the glass perimeter and over the primer layers.

For partial replacement of trim, bead thickness must be 5 mm.

For full replacement of trim, bead thickness must be 8 to 10 mm..

2. Rear window stoppers..

3. With the help of a second mechanic, install the rear window in the window opening. Center the glass in the window opening. Use suction cups to facilitate

glass installation (Fig. Windshield Installation). Press the glass stoppers toward the center of the vehicle so the rear window is correctly positioned..

4. Press the rear window molding into place by hand..

5. Check the rear window seal for leaks by spraying it with water. If a leak is found, dry the glass and apply additional sealant. If the leak cannot be eliminated, remove the glass and

repeat the entire installation procedure..

Warning.

Do not direct a strong water stream onto freshly applied sealant. Water

getting on the surface of the sealant accelerates polymerization.

urethane..