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3. Thoroughly clean rear window glass surface using Betawipe
spirit.
4. Apply primer to mating face of rear window glass.
5. Apply glass primer to the mating face of the body flange.
6. Cut the nozzle of the JLM20452 glass bonding adhesive to
achieve a triangular section bead 8mm ( 0.32 in) wide by
10mm (0.4 in) high.
7. Using the special tool, apply a uni form bead of adhesive to the
rear window glass edge, commen cing at bottom center and
overlapping the ends approximately 14 mm (0.56 in).
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8. CAUTIONS:
When installing the rear window glass, do not strike it in
any way as this will crac k the rear window glass.
Make sure the rear window glass does not move out of
position in the rear window glass aperture.
With assistance carefully install the rear window glass into the
aperture. Align the rear window glass with the body markings
and press firmly into place.
9. Remove the lifting handles.
10. Remove protective tape from rear edge of headlining.
11. CAUTION: Do not connect the electrical connectors for
at least 1 hour after installation of the rear window glass. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in damage to the rear
window glass adhesive.
• NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Connect the electrical connector.
12. CAUTION: Do not connect the electrical connectors for
at least 1 hour after installation of the rear window glass. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in damage to the rear
window glass adhesive.
Connect the radio antenna electrical connector.
13. Install the parcel shelf.
For additional information, refer to: Parcel Shelf (501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).
14. Install the C-pillar trim panel.
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For additional information, refer to: C
-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).
15. Install the high mounted stoplamp.
For additional information, refer to: High Mounted Stoplamp
(417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Windshield Glass
Removal and Installation
Removal
Special Tool(s)
Spray Bottle
WK9
Lubricant Concentrate
WK9L
Adhesive Removal Blade - Body
WK6
Adhesive Removal Blade - Glass
WK5
Betagun Pneumatic Application Gun
Betagun 111
1. Remove both A- pill ar trim panels.
For additional information, refer to: A
-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentatio n, Removal and Installation).
2. Remove both sun visors.
For additional information, refer to: Sun Visor
(501-05 Interior
Trim and Ornamentation, Re moval and Installation).
3. Remove the overhead console.
For additional information, refer to: Overhead Console
(501-12
Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
4. Remove the wiper pivot arm.
For additional information, refer to: Wiper Pivot Arm
(501-16
Wipers and Washers, Remo val and Installation).
5. Remove the cowl panel grille.
For additional information, refer to: Cowl Panel Grille
(501-02
Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
6. CAUTION: Make sure the front windshield finisher insert
is not bent on removal. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the component.
Remove the windshield finisher insert.
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7. Remove the windshield finisher.
8. Apply a suitable protective ta pe around windshield glass
aperture to protect paintwork.
9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar
Apply a suitable protec tive tape to leading edge of headlining.
10. Place a suitable prot ective sheet over fascia and place a
protecting boar d over sheet
11. Prepare the cheese wire and cutting handle.
Position cutting handle cent ral tube fully upwards in
handle.
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Cut a suitable length of cheese wire and pass one end
through handle tube and locating aperture.
Move cutting handle central tube downwards to secure
cheese wire.
12. Using a suitable long bladed tool, penetrate Betaseal
approximately 150mm from the top of one A pillar.
13. Pass free end of cheese wire through penetration and install
second cutting handle.
14. WARNING: When removing the windshield glass,
personal protection must be worn. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
• CAUTIONS:
Make sure the ch eese wire cannot contact the paintwork
while the the windshield adhesive is being cut. Failure to follow
this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Make sure the cheese wire cannot contact the instrument
panel while the the windshield adhesive is being cut. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
Make sure the cheese wire passes the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) plate on the correct side. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in damage to the component.
When cutting, do not allow ch eese wire to contact edge of
windshield glass as this will crack the windshield glass.
• NOTE: Apply cutting lubricant to the cheese wire frequently
through out the cutting process.
With assistance and exercising care at the corners to avoid
damaging paintwork, cut around the windshield glass
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Installation
commencing downwards and along the bottom.
15. With assistance and exercising care, remove the windshield
glass.
1. Attach lifting handles to windshield glass.
2. Remove the windshield glass.
16. Remove lifting handles from windshield glass.
17. Remove cheese wire cutter fro m windshield glass aperture,
remove cutting handles and discard cheese wire.
1. WARNINGS:
If the windshield glass is being installed at a temperature of 23°C (73°F) or above make sure the vehicle is not driven for at
least 1 hour after installation.
If the windshield glass is being installed at a temperature of
11°C (52°F) make sure the vehicl e is not driven for at least 1.5
hours after installation.
If the windshield glass is being installed at a temperature of 5°C (41°F) make sure the vehicle is not driven for at least 2
hours after installation.
If the windshield glass is being installed at a temperature
below 5°C (41°F) use heat and ma ke sure the windshield glass
adhesive has set before the vehicle is driven.
• NOTE: If the original windshield glass is to be installed remove
the residual adhesive from windsh ield glass mating surface using
the special tool.
Using the special tool, remove any residual adhe sive from the
body.
2. Remove the protective tape from around windshield glass
aperture.
3. Apply glass primer to the mating face of the body flange.
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4. Thoroughly clean windshield glass surface using Betawipe
spirit.
5. Apply primer to mating fa ce of windshield glass.
6. CAUTION: Make sure the front windshield finisher insert
is not bent on installation. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the component.
Install the insert to the windshield finisher.
7. CAUTION: Make sure the front windshield finisher insert
is not bent on installation. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the component.
Install the windshield finisher to the windshield.
8. Cut the nozzle of the JLM20452 glass bonding adhesive to
achieve a triangular section bead 8mm ( 0.32 in) wide by
10mm (0.4 in) high.