Repair Procedure: Removal

Remove rear pillar trim.
1. Remove rear pillar trim blanking cover.
2. Remove rear pillar trim screw.
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Pillar Trim Blanking Cover
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Remove package tray.
1. Remove rear seat cushion.
  Tightening torque: 17-26 N.m (1.7-2.6 kg.m, 12.3-18.8 lb.ft)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion
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2. Remove rear seatback.
  Tightening torque: 17-26 N.m (1.7-2.6 kg.m, 12.3-18.8 lb.ft)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear Seatback
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3. Remove hi-mounted brake lights.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Hi-Mounted Brake Lights
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4. Remove package tray.
Fig 5: Identifying Package Tray
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Disconnect rear window defroster connector.
Remove the rubber molding from around the window glass.
Pierce the sealant with a pull knife and cut all the way around the windshield from outside the vehicle.

Fig 6: Cutting Windshield From Outside Of Vehicle
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Remove the glass to a safe place.