Removal Procedure
- Remove the spare tire stowage cover.
- Remove the spare tire and wheel assembly from the spare tire carrier.
- Gently disengage the plastic retainers that retain the rear door hinge cover (1).
- Remove the rear door hinge cover (1) from the vehicle.
- Remove the rear window wiper arm, if equipped.
- Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connectors.
- Remove the rear window reveal molding, if equipped.
If the rear window reveal molding will not release, use a utility knife in order to cut around the window in order to remove the rear window reveal molding.
- 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.
- Use the J 24402-A . See Special Tools and Equipment .J 39032 or equivalent in order to remove the quarter window. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- With the aid of an assistant, use the suction cups in order to lift the rear window from the opening.
CAUTION:
If a window is cracked but still intact, crisscross the window with masking tape in order to reduce the risk of damage or personal injury.
IMPORTANT:
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
CAUTION:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.