15/08/2023 10:58:24

Body Glass - Rear Quarter - LH (Remove and Install)

Correction Code 10203001

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Warning
To avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing this operation.
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Note
Use Dow Betaseal Express fast-curing glass adhesive to perform this procedure.
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CAUTION
For Europe only: Only technicians who have been trained in working with diisocyanates and have completed all required certification courses are permitted to perform procedures using urethane and other products containing diisocyanates. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when working with products containing diisocyanates.

Removal

  1. Remove the LH body side brightwork (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove the LH rear sill panel trim (refer to procedure).
  3. Carefully release the clips (x3) that secure the headliner to the cantrail.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage component(s).
  4. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the rear quarter glass assembly to the body.
  5. Apply painter's tape to the body panel adjacent to the rear quarter window glass.
  6. If present, drill out the rivet securing the rear of the quarter glass.
    Tip: Start with a pilot hole through the center of the rivet, then use a larger drill bit to completely drill out the rivet.
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    Note
    To prevent later NVH issues, do not allow the rivet to fall into body of vehicle.
  7. Apply masking tape onto the LH rear quarter glass assembly and body, and then mark the current position to aid in installation.
  8. Use auto glass cut-out wire and wire gripping handles to cut the adhesive bonding the quarter glass to the body.
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    Note
    Start from the rear of the vehicle and use an adhesive cutting tool (such as a glazing wire, Equalizer hand blade, or Equalizer 360) as required. Remove any broken locator clips from the vehicle interior.
  9. Depress the clip and release it from the body.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage component(s).
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    CAUTION
    Replace any broken clips.
  10. Remove the quarter glass assembly from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  1. Remove remaining urethane from the rear quarter glass using an adhesive scraper and IPA wipes.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage the rear quarter glass.
  2. Remove remaining urethane from the surrounding body and trim components using an adhesive scraper and IPA wipes. Allow the alcohol to dry fully before continuing to the next step.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage component(s).
  3. Clean and polish the rear quarter glass.
  4. Apply primer to the rear quarter window mounting area as directed by the adhesive manufacturer. Make sure that the primer fully covers any nicks or scratches in the paint.
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    Warning
    Check the expiration date of the primer and adhesive before use.
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    Note
    Check the primer and adhesive packaging for the appropriate working times for each product. Prepare the necessary tools and work environment so that the glass can be installed within the specified working times.
  5. Clean the etched area of the glass with alcohol wipes. Allow the alcohol to dry fully before continuing to the next step.
  6. Apply primer to the etched area of the glass as directed by the adhesive manufacturer.
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    Check the primer packaging for the appropriate wait time before applying adhesive.
  7. Assemble the adhesive applicator.
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    Note
    Cut a triangular cross-section into the applicator approximately 7 mm wide and 12 mm tall.
  8. Apply suitable adhesive to the quarter glass.
  9. Once the quarter glass is in position, install a new rivet in the location where the rivet was removed during removal of the quarter glass.
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    Align the quarter glass assembly with the previously created marks on the masking tape from the body.
  10. Align glazing in the body opening.
  11. Apply suitable tape to secure the glazing while the adhesive cures.
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    Warning
    Do not drive the vehicle until the adhesive manufacturer’s recommended minimum drive-away time has passed. Dow Betaseal Express has a drive-away time of 1 hour minimum in temperatures of 0˚F (-18˚C) or warmer. If necessary, leave the tape applying pressure to the glass on the vehicle and advise the customer that they can remove it after 24 hours. Additionally, advise the customer that they should avoid high driving speeds and speed bumps for the next 24 hours.
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    Note
    Ensure that excess adhesive is removed prior to installing the brightwork.
  12. When installing the body side brightwork (refer to procedure), make sure to apply adhesive/adhesive tape as required.