Glass Preparation - Installing A New Liftgate Glass
- Position the liftgate glass (2) over the wiper shaft (5) and onto the liftgate.
- Position liftgate glass in center of liftgate opening and resting on the guide pins (1)
1 - TAPE 2 - WINDSHIELD FRAME - Apply adhesive tape strips (1) around the perimeter of the liftgate opening to aid in installation.NOTE:
Windshield installation shown in illustration, liftgate similar.
- Verify the liftgate gap is parallel to with the liftgate opening.
- Cut tape with a sharp knife and remove liftgate.
1 - PRIMER 2 - WINDSHIELD SEAL NOTE:Typical primer installation shown in illustration.
- Clean and dry area of glass (2) to be re-glued with a suitable glass preparation solvent and rag.
- Apply primer to gluing surface at liftgate seal.
- Apply primer (1) around the perimeter of the glass to a width of 15 mm (0.5 in.) (2).
- Allow primer to air dry for at least 10 minutes.
- Using a flash light, verify that glass primer is without damage.



