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Dodge Durango (HB). Manual - part 1422

NOTE: Windshield opening shown, liftgate opening
similar.

3. Clean and dry area of liftgate opening to be

re-glued with a suitable glass preparation solvent
and rag.

4. Re-prime any damaged area. If old adhesive has

been exposed for more than 12 hours, entire adhe-
sive area needs to be re-primed.

5. Allow primer to air dry for at least 10 minutes.

Backlite Installation

1. Apply bead of adhesive (1) with a triangular nozzle

directly to the backlite seal starting at bottom in
center of the backlite.

CAUTION: Always apply bead of adhesive to the
backlite. Always install the backlite within 5 min-
utes after applying adhesive.

2. Bead dimensions should be approximately 9.5 mm

wide (1) by 12.7 mm in height (2).

1 - ADHESIVE WIDTH 9.5 mm (0.375 in)
2 - ADHESIVE HEIGHT 12.7 mm (0.50 in)

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3. Allow end of adhesive bead (1) to run out parallel

to the start of the bead and smooth ends flush.

4. Lift backlite into place in the center of the liftgate opening and use the tape as a guide to aid installation of the

backlite into the center of the cutout.

5. Carefully lay down the backlite and press on.

CAUTION: It is no longer possible to move the backlite after installation. The backlite should never be
pressed into place by more than one person, because the backlite can break if pressed simultaneously on
both sides.

CAUTION: Roll down the left and right front door glass and open the rear glass slider (if available) before
installing backlite to avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment if a door is slammed before urethane is
cured. Water leaks can result.

6. Install the rear wiper arm, if equipped. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTAL-

LATION)

7. Install the liftgate trim panels.

8. Install the center stop light. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/CENTER HIGH

MOUNTED STOP LAMP UN - INSTALLATION)

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