Rear window — removal and installation (Hyundai Accent LC)

1 – rear window molding; 2 – rear window lining; 3 – Upper molding of the rear window; 4 – rear window; 5 – lower lining of the rear window; 6 – rear window molding; 7 – rear window lining; 8 – rear window.

Removal

1. Before removing the windshield, remove the following items:

disconnect the connector from the rear window defroster;
upper trim of the rear pillar;
rear seat belt upper mounting bolt;
rear shelf.

2. Remove the rear window in the same manner as the windshield.

Installation

1. Using a special tool or knife, cut off the old sealant to a layer thickness of 2 mm around the entire perimeter of the frame and rear glass.

Warning: Be careful not to remove more sealant than necessary and not to damage the vehicle's paintwork.

2. Degrease the treated surface.

3. Place the rear window against the window opening and mark the locations of the glass installation at four points on the body.

4. Stick the rubber pad to the inside surface of the rear window.

Sealant layer height:

"B" - four-door cars:

Top: 13.5mm
From the sides: 13.5 mm
Bottom: 27 mm

"C" - three-five-door cars:

Top: 23mm
From the sides: 23 mm
Bottom: 42 mm

5. Install the molding on the rear window.

6. Apply a thin coat of glass primer to the outside of the rear window rubber liner.

Warning: Do not touch the sealant layer with your hand.

Warning! Where the sealant touches your hand, it cannot provide a secure connection and leaks may occur in this area after the glass is installed.

Warning: Do not apply body primer to glass.

7. Apply a thin coat of primer to the initially applied sealant protruding around the perimeter of the glass. The glass must be installed within 10 minutes after applying the primer.

8. Place the glue in a syringe and apply it along the edge of the rear window.

Warning: Apply adhesive within 5 minutes after applying glass primer.

9. Using a special tool or suction cups, install the glass over the window opening in accordance with the previously applied marks and press the glass against the window opening.

10. Use a spatula to remove excess adhesive. Fill in all the cavities and voids around the perimeter of the rear window.

11. Check the tightness of the installation by directing a stream of water at the rear window. Do not direct a stream of water under high pressure at fresh sealant.

12. If there are leaks, dry the damaged area and apply sealant.