| Removal and Installation Hot air gun Direct glazing cutter for bonded glass Direct glazing adhesive kit Direct glazing adhesive oven Glazing suction cups Removal | | -
Remove the polyurethane (PU) adhesive cap and heat the PU adhesive for a minimum of 30 minutes. | | | -
Remove the rear spoiler.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear window wiper motor.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Window Wiper Motor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear window wiper motor spindle grommet. | | | -
Disconnect the heated liftgate window glass electrical connectors. | | | -
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 a 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 corners of the glass. From inside the vehicle using a suitable direct glazing cutter, cut the PU adhesive to the given maximum depths. - 25 mm.
- 60 mm.
- 110 mm.
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Carefully remove the remaining part of the locating pegs from the liftgate window glass flange. | | | -
CAUTION:Do not touch the adhesive surface as re-bonding will be impaired. Carefully trim the remaining polyurethane (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 the 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. | | | -
- Press firmly and evenly into position.
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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. 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). | | | -
Connect the heated liftgate window glass electrical connectors. | | | -
Install the rear window wiper motor spindle grommet. | | | -
Install the rear spoiler.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Install the rear window wiper motor.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Window Wiper Motor (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
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