Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 1496

WARNING: If the rear window glass is being installed at a temperature of 5°C (41°F)

to 11°C (52°F), make sure the vehicle is not driven for at least 2 hours after installation.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: If the rear window glass is being installed at a temperature below 5°C

(41°F), use heat and make sure the windshield glass adhesive has set before the vehicle is

driven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: When installing the rear window glass, do not strike it in any way as this

will crack the glass. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:

Make sure the rear window glass does not move out of position in the windshield glass

aperture.

NOTE:

If the original rear window glass is to be installed remove the residual adhesive from

windshield glass mating surface.

Using the special tool, remove any residual adhesive from the body.

2 . Make sure the new rear window glass surface is clean using Betawipe spirit.

3 . Apply glass primer to the mating surface of the rear window glass.

4 . Install the rear window finisher to the rear window glass.

Install new rear window finisher retaining clips.

5 . Apply glass primer to the mating face of the body flange.

6 Cut adhesive nozzle to achieve a triangular section bead 7 mm (0.28 in) wide by 10 mm (0.39

in) high.

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Using a suitable pneumatic application gun, apply a uniform bead of adhesive to the

windshield glass edge commencing at the bottom center and overlapping the ends

approximately 20 mm (0.79 in).

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CAUTION: When installing the rear window glass, do not strike it in any way as this

will crack the rear window glass. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to

the component.

With assistance carefully install the rear window glass into the aperture and press firmly into

place.

9 . Remove the lifting handles.

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NOTE:

Make sure the windshield glass does not move out of position in the windshield glass

aperture.

Apply suitable adhesive tape to the top of the rear window glass.

11 . Remove the protective tape around the rear rear window glass aperture.

12 . Remove protective tape from rear edge of headliner.

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CAUTION: Do not connect the electrical connectors for at least 1 hour after

installation of the windshield glass. Failure to follow these instructions may result in

damage to the rear window glass adhesive.

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