Tribute DX 4WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2002)
Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
Removal
WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass
from the vehicle Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
1. Remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to HEADLINER.
NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.
NOTE: Locating tabs need to be cut through in order to remove the rear quarter glass. The new quarter window glass will be equipped with new
locating tabs.
2. Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the quarter window glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners
and remove the rear quarter window glass.
3. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any foreign material or dirt from the pinch weld.
Installation
CAUTION: After installing the urethane installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. The curing time at
temperatures above 13 °C (55 °F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours. (Refer to the Essex drive away chart for the cure times as
temperatures and humidity vary.) Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive will adversely affect the strength of the urethane bond.
1. Dry fit the quarter window glass, making alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil.
CAUTION: Do not scratch the pinch weld area.
2. Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld to within the specification.
-
The existing urethane adhesive surface should be smooth and tree of cuts and contamination.
CAUTION: Use caution when applying Urethane Metal Primer Essex U-413. Apply a light amount of primer. Too much primer will run and
damage the painted surface.
3. Use a wool applicator to apply Urethane Metal Primer Essex U-413 to any exposed metal on the pinch weld. Allow 6 to 10 minutes to dry.
4. Clean the inside of the quarter glass surface with alcohol free cleaner, making sure the ceramic coated area is clean.
NOTE: Wipe off the glass prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.
