Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Back Window Glass: Procedures
Glass Reseal - Rear
1. If equipped with power liftgate, remove the cover and the power liftgate rod-to-liftgate retaining nut.
2. Remove the rear wiper motor.
3. Disconnect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.
4. Clean the interior and exterior of the rear window glass surface with glass cleaner.
5. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to 6 mm (0.24 in).
6. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
NOTE: Make sure there are no gaps in the urethane adhesive bead.
Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
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Apply the urethane adhesive to the top, sides and bottom of the rear window glass from the interior of the vehicle.
7. NOTICE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks to make sure of correct
adhesion.
After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the rear window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane
adhesive as necessary.
8. If equipped with power liftgate, install the cover and the power liftgate rod-to-liftgate retaining nut.
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Apply threadlock to the threads of the fastener and tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
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Install the cover.
9. Install the rear wiper motor.
10. Connect the 2 rear window defrost electrical connectors.
11. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.
