1. Scrape old adhesive smooth with a knife to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in) on the bonding
surface around the entire rear window flange.
NOTE:
• Do not scrape down to the painted surface of
the body; damaged paint will interfere with pro-
per bonding.
• Mask off surrounding surfaces before applying
primer.
2. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge
dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease or water
from getting on the surface.
3. If the old rear window is to be reinstalled, use a put-
ty knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive, then
clean the rear window surface with alcohol where
new adhesive is to be applied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the rear window on its
edges; small chips may later develop into cracks.
REAR WINDOW
OUTER GLASS
ADHESIVE
INNER GLASS
RUBBER DAM
NOTE: Be careful not to cut the adhesive and rub-
ber dam between the inner glass and outer glass.
4. Clean the rear window surface with alcohol where
the new moldings are to be installed.
NOTE: Make sure the surface is kept free of water,
oil and grease.
5. With a brush, apply a light coat of glass primer
around the edge of the rear window.
NOTE: Scrape off excess glass primer with a putty
knife after installing the new moldings.
REAR WINDOW
OUTER GLASS 8 mm (0.3 in)
EXCESS PRIMER
INNER GLASS
Apply primer here.
6. Degrease the inner surfaces of the new upper and
lower moldings thoroughly, then apply a light coat
of glass primer to the surfaces.
NOTE:
• Apply glass primer around the entire groove of
the new upper and lower moldings.
• Do not apply glass primer to the outer surface.
LOWER
MOLDING UPPER MOLDING
7. Run a bead of adhesive in the upper and lower
molding grooves.
LOWER MOLDING
UPPER MOLDING
ADHESIVE
Rear Window
Installation
8. Press the upper and lower moldings into position
around the entire edge of the rear window.
NOTE: Check that the upper and lower moldings
are not wrinkled or lifted away at the corners.
UPPER MOLDING
REAR WINDOW
LOWER
MOLDING
LOWER MOLDING
END CAP
UPPER
MOLDING
UPPER MOLDING LOWER
OUTER GLASS MOLDING
INNER GLASS
9. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a put-
ty knife or towel.
NOTE: Use a soft shop towel dampened with
alcohol to remove adhesive from the rear window
or upper and lower moldings.
10. After the adhesive is dry, install the rear defogger
sub-harness and ground cable/antenna lead in the
upper molding.
UPPER MOLDING
Right Side: Left Side:
Ground cable/ Rear defogger
Antenna lead INNER GLASS sub-harness
OUTER GLASS
UPPER MOLDING UPPER MOLDING
11. Set the rear window upright on the body, then
center it in the opening. Make alignment marks by
marking lines across the rear window and body with
a grease pencil at the four points shown.
ALIGNMENT MARKS
REAR WINDOW
12. Glue the upper and lower rubber dams to the inside
face of the rear window, as shown, to contain the
adhesive during installation.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the inner glass
where adhesive will be applied.
LOWER RUBBER DAM
INNER
GLASS
UPPER
RUBBER
DAM
INNER GLASS
REAR WINDOW
13. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
around the edge of the rear window as shown, then
lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth.
NOTE:
• Do not apply body primer to the rear window,
and do not get body and glass primer sponges
mixed up.
• Never touch the primed surfaces with your
hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to
the inner glass properly, causing a leak after the
rear window is installed.
• Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed surface.
Apply glass primer here.
Upper Molding Section
INNER
GLASS
Lower Molding Section
LOWER
MOLDING INNERGLASS
UPPER MOLDING
14. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the rear
window opening flange.
NOTE:
• Do not apply body primer to the rear window,
and do not get body and glass primer sponges
mixed up.
• Never touch the primed surfaces with your
hands.
Apply body primer here.
15. Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener
together on a glass or metal plate with a putty
knife.
NOTE:
• Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
mixing.
• Follow the instructions that came with the
adhesive.
16. Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cut nozzle
end as shown.
10 mm (0.39 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
17. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air
pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Put the car-
tridge in a calking gun, and run a bead of adhesive
around the edge of the rear window as shown.
NOTE: Apply the adhesive within thirty minutes
after applying the glass primer.
13 mm
(0.5 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
:ADHESIVE
ADHESIVE
8 mm (0.3 in)
REAR WINDOW
ADHESIVE
ADHESIVE
Make a slightly
thicker bead at
each corner.
INNER GLASS
INNER
GLASS
Rear Window
Installation
18. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 11 and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the rear window until its edges are fully
seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not close or open the doors until the
adhesive is dry.
REAR WINDOW
ALIGNMENT
MARKS
19. After the adhesive is dry, spray water over the rear
window and check for leaks. Mark leaking areas
and let the rear window dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours
after rear window installation. If the car has to be
used within the first four hours, it must be driven
slowly.
20. Connect the rear defogger sub-harness and ground
cable/antenna lead, then install the grommets.
21. Reinstall all remaining removed parts.