| Removal and Installation Hot air gun Direct glazing cutter for bonded glass Mixer/application gun Glazing suction cups Removal All vehicles | | -
NOTE:If the ambient temperature falls below 10°C, heat the polyurethane (PU) adhesive cartridges for approximately 15 minutes by placing them on a warm radiator, or by using a hot air gun set at approximately 25°C. Heat the PU adhesive if required. | | | -
Remove the rear window wiper arm (if equipped). | Vehicles with high mounted stoplamp | | -
Remove the high mounted stoplamp cover. | | | -
Detach the high mounted stoplamp from the liftgate window glass and secure it to one side. | Vehicles with heated rear window | | -
Disconnect the heated rear window electrical connectors. | All vehicles | | -
WARNING:Wear gloves and eye protection when working with the glass cutting tool as the cutting operation may produce splinters. When using the cutter wear ear protectors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. CAUTION:Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels. NOTE:Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pegs in the upper corners of the glass. Using a suitable direct glazing cutter, cut the PU adhesive and, with the aid of another technician, use glazing suction cups to remove the liftgate window glass. - Cut the PU adhesive from inside the vehicle to the given maximum depths.
- 55 mm.
- 60 mm.
- 70 mm.
- 80 mm.
- 120 mm.
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Carefully remove the remaining part of the locating pegs from the liftgate window glass flange. | | | -
CAUTION:During the curing period of the PU adhesive, the door windows must be left open to avoid a build up of pressure when the doors are opened and closed. CAUTION:Do not touch the adhesive surface as re-bonding will be impaired. NOTE:Make sure the spacers located at the lower corners of the liftgate window glass flange are secure. Carefully trim the remaining PU adhesive from the liftgate window glass flange to leave approximately 1 mm of trimmed PU adhesive adhered to the flange. | | | -
Check the liftgate window glass flange for damaged sheet metal, rust or foreign material which may have caused, or may cause, glass breakage. | | | -
CAUTION:To make sure that the PU adhesive cures, it is essential that all bonding surfaces are free of moisture. Using a hot air gun, apply warm air (25°C) to the liftgate window glass flange and glass bond line to remove all traces of moisture. | | | -
Prepare the glass, liftgate window glass flange and trimmed PU adhesive in accordance with the instructions supplied with the PU adhesive kit. | | | -
NOTE:Discard the first 100 mm of PU adhesive as this may have a reduced working time. NOTE:To avoid water leaks, any breakage in the continuous bead must be overlapped by 20 mm. Apply the PU adhesive in a continuous bead of between 8 and 10 mm in height to the liftgate window glass flange along the bond line. | | | -
NOTE:Make sure the rear window wiper grommet is correctly installed in the liftgate window glass. With the aid of another technician, use glazing suction cups to install the liftgate window glass. - Press firmly and evenly into position.
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Using suitable tape, secure the liftgate window glass in the correct position until the PU adhesive has cured. | | | -
If the ambient temperature falls below 10°C, use a hot air gun and apply warm air (25°C) continuously for 15 minutes (inside or outside the vehicle). | Vehicles with heated rear window | | -
Connect the heated rear window electrical connectors. | Vehicles with high mounted stoplamp | | -
Attach the high mounted stoplamp to the liftgate window glass. | | | -
Install the high mounted stoplamp cover. | All vehicles | | -
Install the rear window wiper arm (if equipped). | |
