Backlight Glass

Components and Component Location

Component Location

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Remove the roof side molding.

   (Refer to Body Side Moldings - "Roof Side Molding")

2. 2

   Remove the rear parcel shelf trim.

   (Refer to Luggage Compartment Trim - "Parcel Shelf Rear Trim")

3. 3

   Using a knife, remove the rear window glass molding (A).

   

4. 4

   Disconnect the hot wire connectors (A).

   [LH]

   

   [RH]

   

5. 5

   Apply WD-40 to the outer edges of the rear window glass.

6. 6

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

   

7. 7

   Insert the cutting wire (A) through the corner of the windshield and attach the wire clamps 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) to the left and right.

   

9. 9

   Carefully remove the rear window glass (A).

   

Installation

1. 1

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

   

2. 2

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

   

3. 3

   Apply body primer to the edge of the body flange.

   

4. 4

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

   

5. 5

   Install the rear window glass molding (A).

   

6. 6

   Using a sealant gun, apply sealant (B) to the edge of the rear window glass (A).

   

7. 7

   Using the glass holder (A), adjust the rear window glass (B) to the installation marks (C) on the body, and lightly press the glass so that the edges are fully seated on the bonding surface of the body.

   

8. 8

   Perform a water leak test.

   

9. 9

   In case of a leak, apply sealant to the leak point.

10. 10

    Connect the hot wire connectors (A).

    [LH]

    

    [RH]

    

11. 11

    Install the roof side molding.

    (Refer to Body Side Moldings - "Roof Side Molding")

12. 12

    Install the rear parcel shelf trim.

    (Refer to Luggage Compartment Trim - "Parcel Shelf Rear Trim")