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Rear Gate Glass: Installation

  1. Process the cartridge nozzle tip as shown in the figure, and set the adhesive in the sealant gun.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Cartridge Nozzle Tip Dimension
    G05957859Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Prepare and clean the adhesion surfaces of the glass and body using the same procedures as for the windshield glass. Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass.
  3. Install the dam rubber.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Dam Rubber
    G05957860Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the molding.
    1. Align the molding and glass corners, and adhere together.
    2. Because the lower end of the molding can become removed easily, affix the contact surfaces of the glass and molding with an adhesive agent.

    Adhesive: 

    Cemedine 

    Cemedine 3000 (jelly type) or equivalent 

    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Gate Glass, Molding And Adhesive Application Area
    G05957861Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Using the same procedures as for the windshield glass, apply primer to the glass and body. Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass.
  6. Apply adhesive in the same procedure as for the windshield glass. Refer to INSTALLATION , Windshield Glass.
    Fig 4: Applying Adhesive In Windshield Glass
    G05957862Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 5: Adhesive Dimensions For Windshield Glass
    G05957863Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Attach the fastener to the rear gate panel.
  8. Insert the glass locating pins in the rear gate panel holes, and push the area around the locating pins to affix in place.
  9. Push lightly on the area around the fastener and spacer to seal.
  10. After completion of all work, allow the vehicle to stand for about 24 hours.
    NOTE:
    • When door is opened/closed after glass is bonded, always lower the door glass first, and then open/close it carefully.
    • Move the vehicle slowly.
    • For minimum drying time and vehicle standing time before driving after bonding, follow instructions or instruction informatioin from the adhesive manufacturer.
    • When a vehicle is returned to the user, tell him or her that the vehicle should not be subjected to heavy impact for at least three days.
  11. After curing of adhesive, pour the water on external surface of vehicle to check that there are no water leaks.
  12. Connect the rear defogger terminals.
  13. Install the rear wiper. Refer to INSTALLATION , Rear Wiper Motor.
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