Removal Procedure
- Liftgate - Open
- Battery Negative Cable - Disconnect - Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Rear Window Wiper Motor (2) - Remove - Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement
Rear End Spoiler (1) - Remove - Rear End Spoiler Replacement
- Disconnect the rear window grid electrical connectors.
- Cover to protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Seats and carpeting
- Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace, start in the center working from side to side of the window to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.
- NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- BO-24402-A Glass Sealant Remover (Cold Knife).
- Use commercially available glass cutting tool.
With the aid of an assistant lift the rear window (1) and locating pin (2) from vehicle.