Removal Procedure
- Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection - Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement - Remove
- Rear Window Radio Antenna Connector - Disconnect
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear window defogger bus bars.
- Protect the following parts from broken glass:
- Seats
- Carpeting
- WARNING:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
NOTE:If the original window is being reused the window lace is not serviceable.
Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace (1), start in the center working from side to side of the rear window to access the urethane adhesive bead.
- Cover the following parts to protect from the broken glass:
- Rear Window Panel Trim
- Seats and carpeting
- NOTE:
Use care when removing the rear window not to cut off the locator pins on the left and right sides. If the locating pins are cut off it will be necessary to use masking tape to tape the window in place until the auto-adhesive cures.
NOTE:Keep the cutting edge of the tool against the window.
Remove the window from the urethane adhesive.
- Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- BO-24402-A remover.
- BO-39032 removal tool, or equivalent in order to remove the window.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the window from the opening.
Refer to Cracked Window Warning .
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
Refer to Defroster Outlet Warning .