| 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 high mounted stoplamp cover. | | | -
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the high mounted stoplamp. | | | -
Remove the rear seat backrest outer head restraints. | | | -
Detach the C-pillar trim panels from the C-pillars and position them to one side (left-hand side shown). | | | -
Detach the rear of the headliner from the roof panel. - Place blocks of suitable material between the headliner and the roof panel to act as spacers.
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Disconnect the heated rear window glass electrical connectors (right-hand side shown). | | | -
Disconnect the diversity antenna electrical connector (if equipped). | | | -
WARNING:Wear gloves and eye protection when working with the glass cutting tool as the cutting operation may product 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. CAUTION:On vehicles equipped with a diversity antenna, make sure the cutting blades do not damage the antenna grid wire. Using a suitable direct glazing cutter, cut the PU adhesive and, with the aid of another technician, use glazing suction cups to remove the rear window glass. - Cut the PU adhesive from inside the vehicle to the given maximum depths.
- 20 mm.
- 23 mm.
- 35 mm.
- 40 mm.
- 45 mm.
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Carefully trim the remaining PU adhesive from the rear window glass flange to leave approximately 1 mm of trimmed PU adhesive adhered to the flange. | | | -
Check the rear window glass flange for damaged sheet metal, rust or foreign material which may have caused, or may cause, glass breakage. | | | -
CAUTION:Do not touch the adhesive surface as re-bonding will be impaired. 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 rear window glass flange and glass bond line to remove all traces of moisture. | | | -
Prepare the glass, rear window glass flange and trimmed PU adhesive in accordance with the instructions supplied with the PU adhesive kit. | | | -
CAUTION:On vehicles equipped with a diversity antenna, make sure the PU adhesive does not cover the antenna grid wire. 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 rear window glass flange along the bond line. | | | -
With the aid of another technician, use glazing suction cups to install the rear window glass. - 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 rear 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 rear window glass electrical connectors (right-hand side shown). | | | -
Connect the diversity antenna electrical connector (if equipped). | | | -
Attach the rear of the headliner to the roof panel. | | | -
Attach the C-pillar trim panels to the C-pillars (left-hand side shown). | | | -
Install the rear seat backrest outer head restraints. | | | -
Connect the high mounted stoplamp electrical connector. | | | -
Install the high mounted stoplamp. | | | -
Install the high mounted stoplamp cover. | | |
