Veracruz FWD V6-3.8L (2009)
Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
Replacement
Removal
NOTE:
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to body surface and other parts.
1. Remove the following parts:
A. Rear seat assembly
B. Rear door scuff trim
C. Luggage side trim
D. Rear seat belt upper anchor bolt
E. Rear pillar trim
2. Loosen the quarter fixed glass (A) mounting nut.
3. Cut out the sealant using the sealant cutting tool.
4. Remove the quarter fixed glass.
Installation
1. With a putt knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness of about 2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire quarter fixed
glass flange.
A. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
B. Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
C. Remove the fasteners from the body.
2. Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.
3. With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer along the edge of the quarter fixed glass as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheese
cloth:
A. Do not apply body primer to the quarter fixed glass, and do not get body and glass primer sponges mixed up.
B. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the quarter fixed glass properly, causing a leak after the quarter fixed glass in installed.
C. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primed surface.