Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the liftgate trim. (Refer to Liftgate - "Liftgate Trim".)
2. 2
   Remove the rear spoiler. (Refer to Body Side Moldings - "Rear Spoiler")
3. 3
   Disconnect the hot wire connector (A).

   

4. 4
   Cut the sealant at the edge (B) by pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.

   

5. 5
   Insert the piano wire (A) through the corner of the rear door window glass and attach the wire clamps to both ends of the wire.

   

6. 6
   Cut the sealant at (A-A), (B-B), and (C-C) by pulling the piano wire (A) to the left and right.

   

7. 7
   Remove the back glass (A).

   

Installation

1. 1
   Using a knife (A), remove the remaining sealant (B) from the body panel.
2. 2
   Apply body primer to the bonding surface of the body panel.
3. 3
   Apply glass primer to the outer edge of the back glass.
4. 4
   Using a sealant gun, apply sealant (B) to the edge of the back glass (A).

   

5. 5
   Using the glass holder, adjust the back glass (A) to fit. Align it with the installation marks (B) on the body and lightly press the back glass so that the edges are fully seated on the bonding surface of the body.

   

6. 6
   To make sure the applied sealant has fully cured, leave the vehicle on a level surface for at least 3-4 hours after back glass installation.
7. 7
   Perform a water leak test.
8. 8
   Install the rear spoiler. (Refer to Body Side Moldings - "Rear Spoiler")
9. 9
   Install the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim")