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SECTION 9L

GLASS AND MIRRORS

Caution : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.

SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application
N•m
Lb-Ft
Lb-In
Liftgate Glass Bolts
6
-
53
Outer Window Nuts
6
-
53
Front Door Glass Screws
3
-
27
Rear Door Glass Screws
1.3
-
12
Outside Rearview Mirror Assembly Screws
10
7
-

SPECIAL TOOLS

Special Tools Table


J24402
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J-24402
Glass Sealant Remover

SCHEMATIC AND ROUTING DIAGRAMS

Defogger System


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Electric Control OSRV (Outside Rear View) Mirror System


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DIAGNOSIS

Testing Rear Liftgate Glass

If it has been observed during use that a grid line is inoperative, the following procedure can be used to find the break. If none of the grid lines is operating, a full system diagnosis should be completed before attempting to repair the grid lines.
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the liftgate glass defogger on.
  3. From the inside of the vehicle, connect a voltmeter to each end of a grid line. The voltmeter will indicate battery voltage if the grid line is open.

Notice : Use care when touching the voltmeter leads to a grid line. If the leads are roughly applied, the grid line may be scratched, resulting in an open circuit.

  1. If a grid line is found to be open, move a voltmeter lead from one side of the grid line and retest at a point nearer to the other side of the window. Continue to retest, each time bringing one of the voltmeter leads closer to the opposite side of the window from where it was originally placed. The break in the grid line is at the point where the voltmeter begins reading 0 volts instead of battery voltage.
  2. If a grid line is found to be open, move a voltmeter lead from one side of the grid line and retest at a point nearer to the other side of the window. Continue to retest, each time bringing one of the voltmeter leads closer to the opposite side of the window from where it was originally placed. The break in the grid line is at the point where the voltmeter begins reading 0 volts instead of battery voltage.
  3. Use a marking crayon to lightly mark the break point on the rear window. Mark the glass instead of marking directly on the grid line, and make the mark far enough from the grid line so that it can easily be removed without disturbing the repair.
  4. Use a marking crayon to lightly mark the break point on the rear window. Mark the glass instead of marking directly on the grid line, and make the mark far enough from the grid line so that it can easily be removed without disturbing the repair.
  5. Use a grid line repair kit to fix the break in the grid line. Refer to "Liftgate Glass Defogger Grid Line Repair" in this section.
  6. Use a grid line repair kit to fix the break in the grid line. Refer to "Liftgate Glass Defogger Grid Line Repair" in this section.

Front / Rear Window and OSRV Mirror Defogger

Front Window Defogger is Inoperative, OSRV Mirror Defogger is OK

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
Check the fuse Ef25.
Is the fuse blown?
-
Go to Step 2
Go to Step 3
2
  1. Check for a short circuit and repair it, if necessary.
  2. Replace the blown fuse.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
3
Use a voltmeter to check voltage at Ef25.
Does the voltmeter indicator the specified value?
11 - 14 V
Go to Step 5
Go to Step 4
4
Repair the open power supply circuit to fuse Ef25.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
5
Check the defogger relay.
Is the relay work normally?
-
Go to Step 7
Go to Step 6
6
Replace the defogger relay.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
Go to Step 8
7
Check the open circuit between defogger relay and fuse Ef25 and repair it, if necessary.
Does the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
8
Check the open circuit between defogger relay and ground and repair it, if necessary.
Does the repair complete?
-
System OK
-

Both Front Window and OSRV Mirror Defogger is Inoperative

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
Check the fuse Ef25.
Is the fuse blown?
-
Go to Step 2
Go to Step 3
2
  1. Check for a short circuit and repair it, if necessary.
  2. Replace the blown fuse.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
3
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Depress the defogger switch to turn on the defogger system.
  3. Use a voltmeter to check voltage at Ef25.
Does the voltmeter indicator the specified value?
11 - 14 V
Go to Step 4
Go to Step 5
4
Check the poor connection of I/P fuse block and repair it, if necessary.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
5
Check the open circuit between fuse Ef25 and BCM and repair it, if necessary.
Does the repair complete?
-
System OK
-

Rear Window Defogger is Inoperative

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1
Check the fuse Ef30.
Is the fuse blown?
-
Go to Step 2
Go to Step 3
2
  • Check for a short circuit and repair it, if necessary.
  • Replace the blown fuse.
Is the repair complete?
-
System OK
-
3
Check the open circuit between rear sindow defogger and ground and repair it, if necessary.
Does the repair complete?
-
System OK
-

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE



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Windshield

Tools Required

J-24402 Glass Sealant Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front End.
  2. Remove the inside rearview mirror. Refer to "Inside Rearview Mirror" in this section.
  3. Remove the weatherstrip around the windshield.


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  5. Using the glass sealant remover J-24402, cut the adhesive around the windshield.


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  7. Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the windshield.
  8. Using a knife, remove the adhesive from the windshield frame.


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  10. Remove the windshield from the vehicle.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the new weatherstrip to the windshield.


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  3. Apply tape to the new weatherstrip and the windshield to hold the weatherstrip in place.
  4. Apply adhesive primer to the windshield frame and the perimeter of the windshield.


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  6. Apply glass adhesive to the windshield frame.
  7. Install the windshield into the windshield frame.
  8. Reposition the tape over the weatherstrip, the windshield, and the windshield frame to hold the windshield in place.
  9. Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours.
  10. Remove the tape.
  11. Check for waterleaks by pouring water on the windshield. If a leak is found, dry the windshield and fill the area that leaks with adhesive. If the leak persists, remove the windshield and repeat the entire procedure.
  12. Install the inside rearview mirror. Refer to "Inside Rearview Mirror" in this section.
  13. Install the windshild garnish molding. Refer to Section 9R, Body Front End.


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Liftgate Glass

Tools Required

J-24402 Glass Sealant Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Open the liftgate.
  3. Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connector.


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  5. Remove the liftgate upper garnish molding.
  6. Remove the liftgate strut. Refer to Section 9S, Body Front End in Liftgate Strut.
  7. With the aid of an assistant, remove the bolts and liftgate glass from the vehicle.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the liftgate glass with the bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the liftgate glass bolts to 6 N•m (53 lb-in).

  3. Install the liftgate strut. Refer to Section 9S, Body Front End in Liftgate Strut.
  4. Install the liftgate window upper garnish molding.


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  6. Connect the rear window defogger electrical connector.
  7. Close the liftgate.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.


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Outer Window

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the quarter window garnish molding. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim in Quarter Window Garnish Molding.
  2. Remove the nuts and the outer window.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the outer window with the nuts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the outer window nuts to 6 N•m (53 lb-in).

  3. Install the quarter window garnish molding. Refer to Section 9G, Interior Trim in Quarter Window Garnish Molding.


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  5. Connect the rear window defogger electrical connector.
  6. Close the liftgate.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.


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Liftgate Glass Defogger Grid Line Repair

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect liftgate glass defogger electrical connector.
  3. Inspect the liftgate glass defogger grid lines.
  4. Mark the grid line break on the outside of the glass with a wax pencil or a crayon.
  5. Buff the grid lines that are to be repaired with steel wool. Wipe the lines clean using a cloth dampened with alcohol. Buff and clean about 6 mm (0.25 inch) beyond each side of the break in the grid line.


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  7. Attach a grid line repair decal or two strips of tape above and below the repair areas.
  8. Apply the grid repair material to the repair area using a small wooden stick or a spatula. The grid repair material should be at room temperature.
  9. Carefully remove the decal or the tape.


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    Notice : The grid line repair material must be cured with heat. In order to avoid heat damage to the interior trim, protect the trim near the repair area where heat will be applied.

  11. Heat the repair area for 1 to 2 minutes.
  12. Hold the heat gun nozzle 25 mm (1 inch) from the surface. A minimum temperature of 149°C (300°F) is required.
  13. Inspect the grid line repair area. If the repair appears discolored, apply a coating of tincture of iodine to the area using a pipe cleaner or a line brush. Allow the iodine to dry for about 30 seconds. Carefully wipe off the excess iodine with a lint-free cloth.
  14. Test the operation of the rear window defogger in order to verify that the repair was successful.
  15. Important : At least 24 hours is required for complete curing of the repair materials. The repair area should not be physically disturbed until after that time.



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Liftgate Glass Defogger Braided Lead Wire Repair

    The liftgate glass defogger bus lead wire or the terminal can be reattached by resoldering. Use a solder containing 3 percent silver and a rosin flux paste.
  1. The repair area should be buffed with fine steel wool before soldering the bus lead wire.
  2. Apply the paste-type rosin flux in small quantities to the wire lead and the bus lead wire repair area using a brush.
  3. Coat the soldering iron tip with solder. Use only enough solder to ensure a complete repair.
  4. Use only enough heat to melt the solder. Do not overheat the wire when resoldering to the bus lead wire.


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Front Door Glass

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door seal trim. Refer to Section 9P, Doors.
  2. Remove the front side door window frame rear applique. Refer to Section 9M, Exterior Trim.
  3. Remove the screws that secure the glass to the window regulator.
  4. Remove the glass from the door.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the glass in the door and position the glass within the window regulator.
  2. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  3. Install the glass to the window regulator with the screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the glass screws to 3 N•m (27 lb-in).

  5. Install the front side door window frame rear applique. Refer to Section 9M, Exterior Trim.
  6. Install the door seal trim. Refer to Section 9P, Doors.


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Rear Door Glass

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door seal trim. Refer to Section 9P, Doors.
  2. Remove the rear side door window frame rear applique. Refer to Section 9M, Exterior Trim.
  3. Remove the screws that secure the glass to the window regulator.
  4. Remove the glass from the door.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the glass in the door and position the glass within the window regulator.
  2. Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  3. Install the glass screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the glass screws to 1.3 N•m (12 lb-in).

  5. Install the rear side door window frame rear applique. Refer to Section 9M, Exterior Trim.
  6. Install the door seal trim. Refer to Section 9P, Doors.


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Inside Rearview Mirror

    The inside rearview mirror is attached to a support which is secured to the windshield glass. The support is installed by the glass supplier using a plastic-polyvinyl butyl adhesive.
    Service replacement windshield glass has the mirror support bonded to the glass assembly. In order to install a detached mirror support or to install a new part, the following items will be needed:

Installation Procedure

  1. Measure the distance from the headliner to the bottom of the location where the mirror support will be mounted on the windshield.


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  3. Mark this position on the outside of the glass with a wax pencil or crayon. Draw a large diameter circle around the mirror support location on the outside of the glass.
  4. Clean the inside surface of the glass with a domestic scouring cleanser, a glass cleaning solution, or a polishing compound and paper towels. Rub the glass until the area is completely dry. When the area is dry, clean the area with an alcohol-saturated paper towel in order to remove any traces of the scouring powder or the glass cleaning solution.
  5. If the mirror support is new, clean the bonding surface with fine grit sandpaper #320 or #360. If the original mirror support is being used, all traces of factory installed adhesive must be removed prior to reinstallation.
  6. Wipe the sanded mirror support with a clean paper towel saturated with rubbing alcohol. Allow the support to dry.
  7. Follow the adhesive kit manufacturer's directions for adhesive application and mirror support preparation before installing the mirror support to the glass.
  8. Position the mirror support to its premarked position. Use steady pressure and press the support against the glass for 30 to 60 seconds.
  9. After 5 minutes, remove the excess adhesive with an alcohol-moistened towel or a glass-cleaning solution.
  10. Install the inside rearview mirror to the mirror support with the mounting screw.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the rearview mirror mounting bolt to 1.2 N•m (11 lb-in).



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Outside Rearview Mirrors

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the outside rearview mirror cover.
  3. Remove the bolts and the outside rearview mirror assembly from the door.
  4. Disconnect the mirror electrical connector if the mirror is electronically controlled.


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Installation Procedure

    Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

  1. Connect the mirror electrical connector if the mirror is electrically controlled.
  2. Install the outside rearview mirror assembly to the door with the screws.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the outside rearview mirror assembly screws to 10 N•m (7 lb-ft).

  4. Install the outside rearview mirror cover.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.


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Outside Rearview Mirror Glass

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnector the negative battery cable.
  2. Adjust the mirror glass so it is in the fully upward position.
  3. Wrap the end of a flat blade screwdriver with tape or a clean shop rag.
  4. Notice : The heater element is fitted to the rear of the mirror glass and is susceptible to damage during mirror glass removal. Extreme care must be taken while removing the mirror glass.

  5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot on the inside of the mirror glass,
  6. Gently lever the mirror glass away from the motor assembly.
  7. Remove the outside rearview mirror glass.
  8. Disconnector the heating mirror connector.


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Installation Procedure

  1. Connector the heating mirror connector.
  2. Support the mirror housing and push the mirror glass squarely onto the motor assembly until it is.
  3. Connector the negative battery cable.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

Stationary Glass

Stationary glass consists of all the glass on the vehicle which is immovable within its frame, such as the windshield glass, the back glass, and the inside rearview mirror.

Electric Control Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors

The electric control for the heated outside rearview mirror is on the driver's side door. The mirror defogger is activated by the rear window defogger switch.

Inside Rearview Mirror

The rearview mirror pivots at the ball-and-socket mirror pivot and can be manually adjusted up/down and left/right.


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