Glass Preparation - Installing A Previously Installed Liftgate Glass

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1 - WINDSHIELD

2 - SCRAPER

3 - OLD ADHESIVE

Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Refer to STATIONARY GLASS, WARNING .
Level old bead of liftgate glass adhesive (3) to a thickness of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) and remove loose adhesive.

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Position the liftgate glass over the wiper shaft (5) and onto the liftgate.
Position liftgate glass in center of liftgate opening and resting on the guide pins (1).

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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 glass similar.
Verify the liftgate glass gap is parallel with the liftgate opening.
Cut tape with a sharp knife and remove liftgate glass.

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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.
Using a flash light, verify that glass primer is without damage.
Re-prime any damaged area. If old adhesive has been exposed for more than 12 hours, entire adhesive area needs to be re-primed.

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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.