Apply the protective tape along the inside and outside edges of the body. Make a hole with an awl through the adhesive from inside the vehicle. Push a piece of piano wire through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.
2.
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire (A) back and forth in a sawing motion. Hold the piano wire as close to the quarter glass (B) as possible to prevent damage to the body, and carefully cut through the adhesive (C) around the entire quarter glass.
3.
Carefully remove the quarter glass.
4.
Scrape smooth the original adhesive with a knife until there is a thickness of about 1 mm (0.04 in) - 2 mm (0.08 in) on the bonding surface around the entire quarter glass opening flange.
NOTE:
Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the body; damaged paint will interfere with proper bonding.
Remove the clips from the body.
1.
Quarter Glass - Install
1.
Apply a light coat of the primer to the quarter glass (A) along the edge of the front seal (B) and the molding (C) as shown, then lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth.
NOTE:
Apply the primer to the corner areas (D) of the quarter glass using the printed dots (E) on the quarter glass as a guide.
Do not apply the body primer to the quarter glass, and do not mix up the body and glass primer applicators.
Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands. If you do, the adhesive may not bond to the quarter glass properly, causing a leak after the quarter glass is installed.
Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away from the primed surfaces.
2.
Apply a light coat of the body primer to any exposed paint or metal on the quarter glass mounting flange. Let the body primer dry for at least 10 minutes.
NOTE:
Do not apply the glass primer to the body.
Do not apply the body primer to any remaining original adhesive on the flange.
Be careful not to mix up the body and glass primer sponges.
Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
3.
Cut a ‘‘V’’ in the end of the nozzle (A) on the adhesive cartridge as shown.
4.
Put the cartridge in a caulking gun, and run a continuous bead of adhesive (A) on the quarter glass (B) along the edge of the front seal (C) and the molding (D) as shown.
NOTE:
Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer.
Apply the adhesive to the corner areas (E) using the printed dots (F) on the quarter glass as a guide.
Make a slightly thicker bead at each corner.
5.
Hold the quarter glass (A) with the suction cups (B) over the opening, align the clips (C), and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on the quarter glass until its edges are fully seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close any of the doors for about an hour until the adhesive is dry.
6.
Remove the excess adhesive with a putty knife or a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
7.
Wait at least an hour for the adhesive to dry, then spray water over the quarter glass and check for leaks. Mark the leaking areas, and let the quarter glass dry, then seal with sealant. Let the vehicle stand for at least 4 hours after quarter glass installation. If the vehicle has to be used within the first 4 hours, it must be driven slowly.
8.
Advise the customer not to do the following things for 2 to 3 days:
Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
Twist the body excessively (such as when going in and out of driveways at an angle or driving over rough, uneven roads).
