| : | May 4, 2004 |
: Always protect paintwork and glass when removing exterior components.
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: Always protect the interior components when removing body glass.
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: Lay the glass on felt covered supports. Do not stand on edge as this can
cause chips which subsequently develop into cracks.
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| The following equipment is required: l Cutting wire and handles l Kent knife l Glazing knife l Glass replacement kit l Sealant applicator gun l Suction cups l A felt covered table or stand to support glass |
| . | Remove the rear wiper arm. |
| . | Remove the rear wiper drive spindle seal.
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| . | Remove the liftgate lower trim panel. ![]() |
| . | Remove the liftgate upper trim panel.
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| . | Remove the liftgate side trim panel.
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| . | Disconnect both heated rear window electrical
connectors. ![]() |
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With assistance, remove the liftgate window glass.
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| . | Carefully remove the sealant from the body to leave a smooth surface. |
| . | Install the liftgate window glass.
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| . | Remove the liftgate window glass.
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| . | Apply etch primer to any bare metal. |
| . | Apply primer over the etch primer. |
| . | Apply glass primer to the sealant face on the liftgate window glass and allow to cure. |
| . | Apply activator over the old sealant on the liftgate and allow to cure. |
| . | Fit a pre-cut nozzle to the sealer cartridge,
remove the lid, shake out the crystals and fit the cartridge to the
applicator gun.
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| . | Apply a continuous bead of sealant to the
liftgate window glass as shown. ![]() |
| . | With assistance, install and align the liftgate
window glass.
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| . | Test the sealer for leaks, apply additional sealer if necessary. If water is used, allow sealer to dry before testing. Spray water around the glass and check for leaks. Mark any area that leaks. Dry the glass and sealer then apply additional sealer. |
| . | Connect the heated rear window electrical connectors. |
| . | Install the liftgate side trim panel.
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| . | Install the liftgate upper trim panel.
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| . | Install the liftgate lower trim panel. |
| . | Install the rear wiper drive spindle seal. |
| . | Install the rear wiper arm. |