Repair Procedures

Removal

Wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands.

Use seat covers to avoid damaging the surfaces.

1. 1
   Remove the roof side molding. (Refer to Body Moldings - "Roof Side Moldings")
2. 2
   Remove the rear parcel tray trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Tray Garnish".)
3. 3
   Remove the rear window shade. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rear Window Shade")
4. 4
   Apply WD-40 to the outer edges of the rear window glass.
5. 5
   Cut the adhesive using the cutter (A).

   Use a cutter with a blade length of 20 to 30 cm.

   

6. 6
   Cut the sealant at the edge (B) by pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.

   Wear gloves to protect your hands. Heat may be generated when working with the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands. Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.

   

7. 7
   Insert the piano wire (A) through the corner of the windshield, and attach wire handles to both ends of the wire.

   

8. 8
   Cut the sealant at (A-A), (B-B), and (C-C) by pulling the piano wire (A) left and right.

   Wear gloves to protect your hands. Heat may be generated when working with the wires. Be careful not to burn your hands. Be careful not to disconnect the piano wire.

   

9. 9
   Carefully remove the rear window glass (A).

   An assistant is required when removing and installing the rear window glass.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Using a knife (A), remove the remaining sealant (B) from the body panel.

   Wear gloves to protect your hands.

   

2. 2
   Using a knife (A), remove the remaining sealant (B) from the rear window glass.

   Wear gloves to protect your hands.

   

3. 3
   Apply body primer to the bonding surface of the body panel.

   Be careful not to touch the primed surface, as contact may cause water leaks after the windshield is installed. Do not apply body primer to the glass. Remove foreign material from the primed surface. Apply the sealant within 5 minutes after applying the primer.

   

4. 4
   Apply glass primer to the outer edge of the rear window glass.

   Be careful not to touch the primed surface, as contact may cause water leaks after the windshield is installed. Do not apply body primer to the glass. Remove foreign material from the primed surface. Apply the sealant within 5 minutes after applying the primer.

   

5. 5
   Attach the rear window molding (A) to the rear window glass (B) and remove the release paper from the molding.

   

6. 6
   Using a sealant gun, apply sealant (B) to the edge of the rear window glass (A). Sealant bead size: Height: 12 mm (0.4724 in.) Width: 8 mm (0.3150 in.)

   

7. 7
   Using the glass holder (A), position the rear window glass (B). Align the alignment marks (C) on the body and gently press the glass so the edges fully contact the bonding surface of the body.

   When installing the rear window glass (B), make sure the protrusion (D) on the back of the glass fits into the groove in the body frame.

   

8. 8
   To make sure the applied sealant has fully cured, leave the vehicle on a level surface for at least 3 to 4 hours after installing the rear window glass.

   If driving the vehicle cannot be avoided, drive at low speed for at least 8 hours. Advise the driver to avoid aggressive driving or driving on rough roads for 2 to 3 days after installing the rear window glass.

9. 9
   Perform a water leak test.

   Perform the water leak test at least 4 hours after completing the rear window glass installation. Do not spray high-pressure water directly onto the joint area.

10. 10
    If water leaks, apply sealant to the water leak point.
11. 11
    Install the rear parcel shelf. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Rear Parcel Shelf")
12. 12
    Install the rear parcel tray trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Tray Garnish".)
13. 13
    Install the roof side molding. (Refer to Body Moldings - "Roof Side Moldings")