Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair
Liftgate Glass - Installation
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Allow the urethane at least 24 hours to cure before returning the vehicle to use.
CAUTION: Roll down the left and right front door glass and open the rear glass slider (if available) before installing backlite to avoid
pressurizing the passenger compartment if a door is slammed before urethane is cured. Water leaks can result.
NOTE: The backlite fence should be cleaned of most of its old urethane bonding material. A small amount of old urethane, approximately 1-2
mm in height, should remain on the fence. Do not grind off or completely remove all old urethane from the fence, the paint finish and
bonding strength will be adversely affected. Support spacers should be replaced with new parts. Replace any missing or damaged
spacers around the perimeter of the liftgate opening.
Glass Preparation - Installing A Previously Installed Backlite
1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See: Windshield/Service Precautions
2. Level old bead of backlite adhesive (3) to a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) and remove loose adhesive.
3. Apply four new spacers (1) to the liftgate frame and place them 55 mm in from the window opening; 70 mm from the upper edge and 150 mm
from the lower edge.
4. Install the lower spacers (2) to the backlite approximately 25 mm (1.0 in) from each side of the glass.
NOTE: Remove the lower spacers 2 hours after installation of the glass.
