Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
4. WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer, or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass
removal.
NOTE: Removing the rear glass requires more than one technician.
NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool while cutting.
Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, place the flat side of the knife against the rear window glass window. Start cutting the glass at the top
and work toward the corners.
5. Using The Pumper, distance the rear window glass from the body.
6. Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the window glass.
Installation
NOTE: For additional material guidelines, refer to the manufacturer's installation information.
1. Dry fit the rear window glass to the existing urethane adhesive bead on the body pinch weld. Align the rear window glass in the opening for a
uniform fit.
2. Use a non-permanent pencil to make alignment marks on the rear window glass at the setting blocks (if equipped) and the body to aid in the
installation alignment of the rear window glass.
3. Remove the rear window glass and place on a stable surface.
4. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left
unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle
occupant(s).
NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions.
Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm to 2 mm (0.04 in to 0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive on
the pinch weld.
