Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 464

8. Connect the electrical connector (1 ) to the heated glass tab (3 ) on the lift gate glass (2).

Fig. 552: Liftgate Trim Panel
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9. Align and install the trim panel (3) to the lift gate (1), use hand pressure to seat all of the fasteners around

the trim panel (3).

10. Install the two bolts (2) to the lower trim panel (3).

11. After urethane has cured, water test lift gate glass to verify repair.

GLASS - QUARTER WINDOW

REMOVAL

GLASS - QUARTER WINDOW

Fig. 553: Quarter Glass, Adhesive Backed Spacers & Spacers
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

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1. Remove the quarter trim panel as necessary to gain access to the glass seal from the inside, see

REMOVAL.

2. Cut urethane bonding from around quarter glass (1) using a suitable sharp cold knife. A pneumatic cutting

device can be used if available.

3. Remove glass from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

GLASS - QUARTER WINDOW

Fig. 554: Quarter Glass, Adhesive Backed Spacers & Spacers
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

The quarter glass fence should be cleaned of old urethane bonding material. Support spacers should be cleaned
and properly installed onto the quarter glass.

1. Clean inside of glass with Mopar® Glass Cleaner and lint-free cloth.

2. Apply PVC (vinyl) primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide around edge of glass. Wipe with clean/dry lint-free cloth.

3. Apply fence primer around edge of fence. Allow at least eighteen minutes drying time.

4. Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane around window vinyl border location.

5. Install the adhesive backed spacers (2) to the upper part of the quarter glass (1).

6. Install the spacers (3) to the lower part of the quarter glass (1).

7. Position quarter glass (1) into window opening and lock clips into place.

8. Install the quarter trim panel if removed, see REMOVAL.

9. After urethane has cured, water test quarter glass to verify repair.

CAUTION: Open a window before installing glass. This will avoid pressurizing the

passenger compartment. If a door or swing gate flip-up glass is slammed
before urethane is cured, water leaks can result.

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GLASS - WINDSHIELD

WARNING

WINDSHIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

REMOVAL

GLASS - WINDSHIELD

1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. See

WARNING.

2. Remove inside rear view mirror, see REMOVAL.

3. Remove the wiper arms, refer to REMOVAL .

WARNING:

Do not operate the vehicle within 24 hours of windshield installation. It
takes at least 24 hours for urethane adhesive to cure. If it is not cured, the
windshield may not perform properly in an accident.

Urethane adhesives are applied as a system. Use glass cleaner,
glass prep solvent, glass primer, PVC (vinyl) primer and pinch weld
(fence) primer provided by the adhesive manufacturer. If not,
structural integrity could be compromised.

DaimlerChrysler does not recommend glass adhesive by brand.
Technicians should review product labels and technical data sheets,
and use only adhesives that their manufacturers warrant will restore
a vehicle to the requirements of FMVSS 212. Technicians should
also insure that primers and cleaners are compatible with the
particular adhesive used.

Be sure to refer to the urethane manufacturer's directions for curing
time specifications, and do not use adhesive after its expiration date.

Vapors that are emitted from the urethane adhesive or primer could
cause personal injury. Use them in a well-ventilated area.

Skin contact with urethane adhesive should be avoided. Personal
injury may result.

Always wear eye and hand protection when working with glass.

CAUTION: Protect all painted and trimmed surfaces from coming in contact with

urethane or primers.

Be careful not to damage painted surfaces when removing moldings or
cutting urethane around windshield.

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Fig. 555: Cowl Grille, Push Pins, Hood Seal & Body
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4. Remove the hood seal (3).

5. Use a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the cover assembly from the a-pillar.

6. Remove the four push pins (2) and remove the cowl grille (1) from the body (4).

Fig. 556: Push Pin, Windshield A-Pillar Molding & Clips
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7. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the push pin (1).

8. Remove the windshield A-pillar molding (2) and clips (3) from the windshield A-pillar.

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