Removal Procedure
- Open the liftgate.
- Liftgate Lower Trim Finish Panel Replacement - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement - Remove
- Rear End Spoiler Replacement - Remove
- Cover the seats and carpeting to protect from broken glass.
- Use BO 39032
stationary glass removal tool or equivalent in order to remove the window.
- Leave a base of urethane on the pinchweld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
With an assistant, remove the locator pins (1) and rear window (2) from the vehicle.
WARNING:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Cracked Window Warning .
NOTE:
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
NOTE:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the rear window from inside the vehicle. This will allow the urethane adhesive to be separated from the window.