Glass of the window of the lifting tailgate (Discovery 3)

Removal

CAUTION: When removing exterior parts, always protect the paintwork and glass from damage.

CAUTION: When removing glass, always protect interior trim parts from damage.

CAUTION: Place the glass on a felt-lined stand. Do not place the glass on its edge as this may cause damage to the edge, which may subsequently develop into cracks.

NOTE: You will need the following equipment: l Cutting wire with handles l Straight knife l Glazier's knife l Windshield replacement kit l Caulk gun l Suction cups l Felt-lined glass table or stand.

1. Install the rear window wiper arm. For more information, refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm (84.35.01)

2. Remove the rear window wiper spindle seal.



3. Remove the liftgate lower trim panel. For more information, refer to Liftgate Trim Panel (76.34.11)



4. Remove the upper tailgate trim panel. Release the 4 clips.



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5. Remove the tailgate side trim panel.

• Release the 4 clamps.
• Repeat the above procedure on the other side.

6. Connect both rear window defroster electrical connectors.



7.

CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses.

With assistance, remove the tailgate glass.

• Using a glazier's knife or cutting wire, carefully cut away the sealant.
• Install the suction cups.
• Remove the 5 spacer bushings, remembering the position in which they were installed.

Installation

1. Carefully remove the sealant from the body to create a smooth surface.

2. Install the tailgate glass.

• Install spacers at equal distances as shown.
• To simplify subsequent installation, apply marks using masking tape.

3. Remove the glass from the luggage compartment door. Clean the contact surfaces of the parts.

4. Apply etching primer to clean metal surface.

5. Apply primer over the etching primer.

6. Apply glass primer to the surface of the tailgate glass seal and allow it to dry.

7. Apply the activating compound to the old tailgate glass seal and let it harden.

8. Install the nozzle with the orifice on the cartridge with sealant, remove the cap, shake out the solids and install the cartridge on the gun for applying the sealant. Adjust the nozzle so as to obtain a strip of sealant with a right-angled triangle in cross-section having a base of 8 mm and a height of 12 mm.

9. Apply a continuous bead of sealant to the tailgate glass as shown.



10. With assistance, install and align the tailgate glass. Lightly press the window glass onto the sealant.



11. Check the tightness of the joint, apply additional sealant if necessary. If water is used for testing, do not test until the sealant has hardened. Direct a stream of water at the glass and check for leaks. Mark the location of the leak. Dry the glass and sealant, then apply additional sealant.

12. Connect the rear window defogger electrical connectors.

13. Install the tailgate side trim panel.

• Engage the clamps.
• Repeat the above procedure on the other side.

14. Install the upper tailgate trim panel. Engage the clips.

15. Install the liftgate lower trim panel. For more information, refer to Liftgate Trim Panel (76.34.11)

16. Install the rear window wiper spindle seal.

17. Install the rear window wiper arm. For more information, refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm (84.35.01)