Rear Window Molding

Rear Window Molding Replacement

1. Remove the rear window , then remove the upper seal.
2. Place the rear window on its surface, as shown, with a helper holding the rear window.

CAUTION: Avoid setting the rear window on its edges; small chips may later develop into cracks.




3. Cut the inner side rubber portion (1) off the molding, then cut the top rubber portion (2).




4. Turn the rear window over, then cut the outer side rubber portion (3) of the molding.
5. Scrape all traces of old molding from the chamfered edges of the glass.






NOTE: Be sure to scrape all traces of old molding thoroughly.

6. Clean the rear window surface with alcohol where new molding is to be installed.

NOTE: Make sure the surface is kept free of water, oil and grease.

7. With a brush, apply a light coat of glass primer around the edge of the glass.






NOTE: Scrape off excess glass primer with a putty knife after installing the new molding.

8. Degrease the inner surfaces of new molding thoroughly, then apply a light coat of glass primer to the surfaces.






NOTE:
- Apply glass primer around the entire groove of the new molding.
- Do not apply glass primer to the outer surface.




9. Run a bead of adhesive in the groove of the molding.




10. Place the rear window out side-up, then align the joint of the molding with the "T" mark at the top of the glass as shown.
11. Press the molding into position around the entire edge of the rear window.






NOTE: Check that the molding is not wrinkled or lifted away at corners.

12. Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty knife or gauge.






NOTE: Clean the molding and rear window surface with alcohol where upper seal is to be applied.

13. Apply the upper seal to the inside face of glass.




14. After the adhesive is dry, use suction cups to hold the rear window over the opening, set the rear window on the hatch, then center it in the opening.




15. Mark the molding lip with a grease pencil as shown.




16. Trim the molding lip as shown.
17. Close the hatch, then check the gap between the molding lip and body.
18. If the molding lip contacts the body, trim the molding lip as needed, keeping the gap parallel with the body.